How to grow pineapples from a pineapple top

Pineapple soil propagation - I found that pineapple soil propagation has a higher success rate than water propagation, at least for me. So most of the pineapple I eat nowadays I propagate in soil.⠀ ⠀ After twisting off the top, chop off the bottom part of the crown that's full of sugar. Dip the crown in fungicide, leave overnight to callus then pot the next day.⠀ ⠀ Provide as much light as you can (in front of the brightest window you have). As much direct sun as you can. But make sure to gradua

In case you didn't have success propagating pineapples,here are a few tips:⠀ 1) buy a pineapple with healthy leaves, not the ones that are already turning brown/dying, make sure the center leaves can’t be easily pulled out⠀ 2) The chance of rot is reduced by trimming the bottom of the crown, the so called crown butt, to remove fruit tissue high in sugars ⠀ 3) After taking the crown off, you can wait for it to callus (not absolutely necessary) and dip the bottom into a fungicide powder, to reduce

How to grow pineapple at home: a step-by-step guide

Homegrown pineapples!? Here’s how you can start a pineapple garden using the tops of store-bought pineapples. ⁣⁣• Cut or twist off the top. ⁣• Remove a few layers of the leaves to expose the skin. This is where the roots will grow. ⁣• Place in a cup of water and put next to a window in in-direct sunlight. It may take a few weeks to see root growth. ⁣• Once you see roots, plant in a pot or in the ground. In-ground for zones 9-11. In a pot for other zones so you can bring it indoors during the col