Grow Your Own Pineapple
Once your fresh pineapple is just a delicious memory, you can grow your own pineapple plant and enjoy this delectable fruit again in about 18 months.
What You’ll Need:
- The crown (top) of the pineapple
- A pint canning jar or other glass container
- A 12-inch diameter pot
- Potting soil that drains well
Planting Directions:
- Remove the crown from the pineapple, cutting just above where the stem comes out of the top of the pineapple
- Remove any of the fruity part of the pineapple from the crown
- Pull off the outer leaves of the crown, leaving 6 to 8 big leaves near the center
- Set the shoot aside for 2-3 days to dry out well
- Put the shoot in water (about 1/2 inch deep; water shouldn’t touch leaves)
- Place the shoot in a bright spot out of direct sunlight for a few weeks to encourage roots to develop
- After you see the roots beginning to grow, transplant the crown to a pot containing soil that drains well
- Place pot in a bright location; water your plant daily
- Once the young plant is established, pour a cupful of well-balanced diluted water-soluble liquid fertilizer into the top of the plant once a month
Your plant should develop a red bud after about 12 months. From this stage, the pineapple fruit will begin to develop, and after three to six months, it should be ready to enjoy!
