How to grow pineapple at home: step by step instructions

To grow pineapple at home, you will need a fresh pineapple, a pot and soil. If all you need is ready, it's time to read the instructions.

Preparation

Step 1. Buy a fresh pineapple

Choose fruit in the store, which will then serve as the basis for the crop.

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Pay close attention to the appearance and remember that a suitable pineapple has:

• solid green leaves without yellow or brown spots;
• golden skin and difficult to peel;
• nice sweet aroma.
• Mosquitoes should not fly around the fruit. Also check the base of the leaves, sometimes the mosquitoes are there.

Step 2. Separate the top of the pineapple

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Hold the fruit with one hand, take the leaves in the base with the other and unscrew them. Do this carefully so as not to damage the tip.

Carefully remove unnecessary fruit residues around the leaves with your hands. A new pineapple will grow from the top, so make sure it is not damaged.

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Step 3. Sprout the apex roots

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Pour water into a glass. The neck of the container must be wide enough so that the stem fits freely, but does not sink completely.

If there is no suitable dish, you can use the following life trick: insert some toothpicks at the base of the stem at a height of 3-4 centimeters from the bottom and use them as a support. By submerging the upper parts in the water, the sticks will not let it sink completely into the glass.

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Place the glass in a dry and well lit place and be patient. The roots will form for several weeks. At this time, it is important to periodically change the water and avoid sudden temperature changes.

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The stem will be ready to plant when the length of the roots reaches 5-6 centimeters. This is enough for the plant to take root well in the soil.

Step 4. Choose a suitable pot
The height of the pot should be approximately 15 centimeters. Fill it with soil, which is 30% organic. It is also suitable for cactus soils. They, like pineapples, love a type of soil.

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Step 5. Plant the top

When planting, make sure there is only one stem with roots in the soil. It is not necessary to fill the ground with leaves.

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Step 6. Water the plant and leave it in a warm place.

After the first irrigation, check the condition of the soil; It should always be wet. To do this, water the plant at least once a week. The ambient temperature should not be less than 18 ° C.

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It is also important that the outbreak receives a lot of sunlight. You can create a greenhouse effect: cover the pot with a plastic bag to accelerate the growth of pineapple.

The pineapple will be completely rooted after six months. A flower will appear from the center of the leaves: a red cone, from which blue petals then form, and then the fruit.

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Reference:

https://www.huertoencasayjardin.com/2019/01/sembrar-apio-y-pina.html
https://lagranjadeadriana.blogspot.com/2014/12/ananas-o-pina-como-reproducirlo.html