Planting Pineapple Crowns - Page 2

NANAMAN · 08-07-2010, 01:32 PM

Growth update:

Newly planted

1 month later

2 months later

The growth is obvious after 1 mo. but at 2 mos. they have taken off! The little ones are really picking up the pace.

pineapplefarmerwannabe · 08-07-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NANAMAN

Growth update:

Newly planted

1 month later

2 months later

The growth is obvious after 1 mo. but at 2 mos. they have taken off! The little ones are really picking up the pace.

Do you happen to know what kind of pineapple it is??

NANAMAN · 08-07-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pineapplefarmerwannabe

Do you happen to know what kind of pineapple it is??

These ones are Natal Queens.

pineapplefarmerwannabe · 08-07-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NANAMAN

These ones are Natal Queens.

the have little bitty pineapples about 4-6 inch white in color?

NANAMAN · 08-08-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pineapplefarmerwannabe

the have little bitty pineapples about 4-6 inch white in color?

Here's a picture, 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. excellent flavor, sweet.

pineapplefarmerwannabe · 08-08-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NANAMAN

Here's a picture, 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. excellent flavor, sweet.

Well that's what mine looks like but only about 4-6",I bought them from Whole Foods,and they came from south Africa.

NANAMAN · 08-08-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pineapplefarmerwannabe

Well that's what mine looks like but only about 4-6",I bought them from Whole Foods,and they came from south Africa.

Aside from varietal characteristics, the size is of the fruit is greatly affected by available nutrients, size and health of the plant prior to fruiting, and climate.

Abnshrek · 08-08-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NANAMAN

Here's a picture, 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. excellent flavor, sweet.

Looks like there's multiple growth points in the top of the pineapple. Very Neat. :^) Here's an update of mine. :^)

CoryS · 08-08-2010, 07:10 PM

It has been 36 days since I twisted the top off my first pineapple to grow it. When I potted it, it was sort of loose in the pot [prolly due to lack of roots]. Now it is still firm and green and very tight in the soil so I'm certain it has roots! Here is a photo I took about 10 minutes ago:

CoryS · 10-02-2010, 02:01 PM

This is how my pineapple looks now. I planted it 3 months ago and now it has a pup!

Should I cut the pup off and put it in another pot?

palmtree · 10-02-2010, 10:04 PM

I would leave the pup on until at least next summer. I dont like adding stress to my plants right before winter since they already are going to be under enough stress once indoors. It will also be larger once next summer comes and have a better chance for survival.
Im glad that I saw this thread again because I completely forgot about the pineapple I have in the ground! Ill post pics of how its doing tomorrow if I remember! Im going to dig it up once the nights start getting into the 40s, but even tonight will be above 50F.

CoryS · 10-03-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by palmtree

I would leave the pup on until at least next summer. I dont like adding stress to my plants right before winter since they already are going to be under enough stress once indoors. It will also be larger once next summer comes and have a better chance for survival.
Im glad that I saw this thread again because I completely forgot about the pineapple I have in the ground! Ill post pics of how its doing tomorrow if I remember! Im going to dig it up once the nights start getting into the 40s, but even tonight will be above 50F.

Thanks!

I brought mine in yesterday cause we're doing 40's. Good luck with yours and I'll be watching for the photos! I'm getting real excited now that I know someone's pinapple top actually made a pineapple in zone 5 after only 2 years! Pineapple is one of my totally fav fruits!

October 8th update:

I bought another Costa Rican golden pineapple last Saturday night and potted it today! I think this one will do great too!

Maybe I should start a pineapple farm!

08-07-2010, 01:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
NANAMAN Pseudostem Therapist NANAMAN's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Park Fl. Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Brian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,696 BananaBucks : 283,748 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 452 Times Was Thanked 1,118 Times in 320 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times	Re: Planting Pineapple Crowns Growth update: Newly planted 1 month later 2 months later The growth is obvious after 1 mo. but at 2 mos. they have taken off! The little ones are really picking up the pace. __________________

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CoryS Novice Gardener CoryS's Photo Gallery Location: OK Find me on the map! Zone: 7 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 727 BananaBucks : 76,317 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,362 Times Was Thanked 709 Times in 302 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 46 Times	Re: Planting Pineapple Crowns It has been 36 days since I twisted the top off my first pineapple to grow it. When I potted it, it was sort of loose in the pot [prolly due to lack of roots]. Now it is still firm and green and very tight in the soil so I'm certain it has roots! Here is a photo I took about 10 minutes ago: __________________ Sunlight makes plants grow and people live. -Me

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CoryS Novice Gardener CoryS's Photo Gallery Location: OK Find me on the map! Zone: 7 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 727 BananaBucks : 76,317 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,362 Times Was Thanked 709 Times in 302 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 46 Times	Re: Planting Pineapple Crowns This is how my pineapple looks now. I planted it 3 months ago and now it has a pup! Should I cut the pup off and put it in another pot? __________________ Sunlight makes plants grow and people live. -Me Last edited by CoryS : 10-08-2010 at 06:34 AM.

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palmtree palmtree 's Photo Gallery Location: New York City Find me on the map! Zone: 7b Name: Alex C Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,016 BananaBucks : 109,888 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 1,492 Times Was Thanked 1,428 Times in 644 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 103 Times	Re: Planting Pineapple Crowns I would leave the pup on until at least next summer. I dont like adding stress to my plants right before winter since they already are going to be under enough stress once indoors. It will also be larger once next summer comes and have a better chance for survival. Im glad that I saw this thread again because I completely forgot about the pineapple I have in the ground! Ill post pics of how its doing tomorrow if I remember! Im going to dig it up once the nights start getting into the 40s, but even tonight will be above 50F. __________________ Location: New York City, zone 7b

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