How Do You Grow Pineapples From Plant Tops?
Bring the tropics into your home by growing a pineapple plant. It’s not difficult and it’s inexpensive. As a bromeliad, the pineapple does not have a large root system and requires little water, making it perfect to grow in a pot. Each pineapple plant produces one pineapple. Depending on climate, it could take up to three years to enjoy its two- to four-pound fruit, which starts forming once its beautiful blue flowers are spent. Pick out a ripe pineapple. Try to pull a leaf off the top. If it pulls out easily, it is overripe and you won’t want to use its top. Select another pineapple. Twist or cut off the crown of the pineapple. Any fleshy fruit that remains should be cut off so it will not rot. Trim the crown at the bottom until you see root buds, which are small, round structures circling the bottom of the crown. Remove about an inch of leaves from the bottom of the crown to make planting easier. Dry the crown upside down in a dry, shady area for about a week to prevent rotting and a
