For many people who have seen enough cartoons in childhood where painted pineapples grow on palms, it becomes a real discovery that this tropical fruit in real life is the plant is herbaceous and grows on small bushes on the ground. An even greater discovery for the inhabitants of our region, we think, will be that pineapples can be grown on their windowsill. After reading this article, you will find out that breeding pineapple at home- this is not such a troublesome task, although, of course, in order to achieve the desired result, you will have to make an effort.

How to plant pineapple from seeds

The exotic fruit reproduces in four ways: seeds, side shoots, root division and using the apical rosette. The seed method is rarely resorted to, since it is the longest.

Before growing pineapple from seeds, you need to attend to the purchase of a fruit suitable for this activity. It should be ripe well. If you look closely at the fruit, you can see that it is an infertility consisting of many accrete particles-scales, which are arranged in a spiral. The structure of the pineapple fruit is a bit like a pine cone.

There is one seed in almost every scale. You can see this for yourself by peeling the fruit or cutting it into slices. However, it may not be worthwhile to do the extraction of seeds yourself, it is better and easier to purchase them in specialized stores.

How to prepare seeds and soil for planting

If you nevertheless decide to grow children of store-bought pineapple, then brown droplet seeds must be removed, rinsed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and dried well. You also need to specially prepare the land for planting pineapple. For sowing, leafy soil, sand and peat in equal proportions, or coniferous soil are ideal.

Pineapple seed propagation scheme

The seed reproduction scheme is simple. The seeds are buried in the ground by 2 cm. After planting, the soil is watered abundantly, then covered with a film or a cap. Place the seed pots in a warm place. The ideal room for pineapple is a room where the temperature will be kept at 20-25 ° C.

Important!The temperature in the room where the pineapple seed will be cultivated directly affects the growth of the plant. The higher it is, the faster the seeds will germinate. For example, in a heat of 30-35 ° C, sprouts can break through in 15-20 days.

You also need to know that the seeds do not grow in the same way, and the germination process of some of them can take long seven (or even more) months.

How to care for crops

Seedlings require regular maintenance. They need to be watered, protected from direct sunlight and fed. It is better to fertilize twice a month with special fertilizers or bird droppings (15-20 g per liter of water). As it grows, the film over the pots must be gradually opened so that the sprouts get used to the dry air.

Using the apical rosette for reproduction

We have already learned how to grow pineapple from seeds. Now let's look at the more common breeding method - from the top.

How to choose a pineapple for breeding

Particular attention should be paid to buying the fruit at the store. It should be ripe, but not overripe, and the leaves at the top should be green, firm, free from damage and all kinds of spots.

Did you know?You can find out if the pineapple is ripe by pulling one leaf down a little. If it quickly returns to its original position, then the fruit is overripe.

Those who have resorted to this method of reproduction are advised to buy two fruits at once - for a guaranteed result.

Apex rooting process

The apical rosette can be detached by twisting it out. To do this, grab all the leaves with your hand and turn sharply. A small stem will come out with the outlet. The leaves can be simply cut with a knife, while capturing a little pulp.

Important!The pulp must be carefully removed from the trunk, otherwise even if a small amount of it gets into the ground, this will lead to purulent processes and the death of the plant.

After cleansing from the pulp, it is necessary to delicately cut off the bottom of the crown - until the root buds are exposed (small dots or circles around the circumference of the stem). Try not to damage them, because these are the rudiments of the roots. You can sprinkle the cut with activated charcoal to prevent decay of the flesh.

We remove the lower leaves so that a trunk with a height of 2-3 cm remains. After cleaning, the apical rosette must be dried for two days, which will allow the scars at the ends of the roots to heal and avoid rotting.

Several methods are used to germinate roots. One of the most effective is water germination. To do this, the trunk is dipped 3-4 cm into a glass or a jar of water.

Did you know?Roots germinate faster in dark containers.

The water is changed every 2-3 days. For a change, use only settled water at room temperature or warmer. Place dishes with tops away from drafts, direct sunlight and temperature extremes. For rapid root growth, you can add "Kornevin" (1 g / 1 l of water) or "Zircon" to the water.

After the roots appear, you need to attend to what kind of soil you need for the pineapple. The rosette with roots is transplanted into soil with the following composition: 3 parts of sod land, 1 part of humus and 1 part of sand. Ready-made mixtures "Cactus", "Bromeliads" are well suited for planting.

The size of the pot in diameter should correspond to the diameter of the crown of the top. Before filling with soil, 2-3 cm of drainage must be laid on the bottom of the pot. We plant the apical rosette in the soil and place the pot in a well-lit place. It is not recommended to tamp the soil in the pot too much.

Pineapple care

Pineapple care consists of regular watering, observation and feeding. Water should be moderate - the soil should be moist, but not wet. Full rooting occurs within 6-8 weeks. It is not recommended to fertilize the plant at this time.

Important!If you notice rot on the surface of a plant or soil, then pineapple can no longer be saved. Better to try growing a new perennial.

In the first two months of life, the old leaves of the top will die off, and young ones will grow in its center. Then the dry leaves will need to be removed. Watering throughout the year is recommended no more than once a week. After a year, the pineapple must be transplanted into a larger pot. Top dressing is done 2 times a month from May to August with the help of nitrogen fertilizers and fertilizers for bromeliads.

Flowering can be expected in 3-4 years, when the leaves reach a length of 60 cm. Pineapple flowers are similar to tubules, during flowering within 1-2 weeks they change color: from pale blue to dark crimson. In addition to bright colors, your room will also be filled with a delicate pineapple aroma during this period.

Subsequently, a fetus is formed. From the moment of flowering to full maturation, it takes 4-7 months. Fruits usually grow small - up to 300 g, however, they can reach a kilogram.

After flowering, daughter rosettes are transplanted. If the pineapple has not bloomed, then it is transplanted every year.

Since pineapple is a herbaceous plant, it dies after fruiting. However, sometimes a perennial can still delight its owners for three years. Usually, by the time of death, the owners have already managed to plant a large number of pineapple babies.

Did you know?If the pineapple does not bloom for a long time, you can try to help it do this with a flowering stimulant: dissolve 1 teaspoon of calcium carbide (sold in building materials stores) in 0.5 liters of water. Insist the solution for 24 hours in a closed jar, and for a week, once a day, pour 50 ml into the center of the apical "palm".

Pineapple can infect spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects, aphids and phylloxera. For treatment, rubbing with soapy water and spraying with actellik (1-2 ml per liter of water) are used.

There is another way how to grow pineapple from the top. The cut or twisted top is dried for two weeks, preferably with the leaves down, and then planted immediately into the ground. They take a small pot. A 2 cm layer of pebbles and expanded clay is poured at the bottom, the earth is mixed peat and river sand in equal parts.

Two days before planting, the substrate must be disinfected with boiling water. The top is immersed in the soil to the lower leaves and sprayed. A prerequisite for this planting method is to cover the pot with a plastic bag or a plastic bottle.

Place the plant in a warm place (25-27 ° C). In winter, it can be placed on a radiator, but be sure to put a board or book under the pot. Pineapple roots should form within a month. If during this time the soil in the pot dries up, then it must be watered with warm water that has been settled during the day. If the leaves are very dry, they must be sprayed. After rooting, the bags or the bottle are removed from the pot.

Propagation of pineapple by side shoots and basal offspring

Pineapple cuttings usually occur during or after fruiting. Transplantation of vegetative organs is carried out only after they reach ½ the size of the mother's crown, about 15 cm.

Preparation of planting material

For transplantation, daughter shoots and offspring are carefully broken out. Before planting, they are kept for 4-7 days. During this time, a tissue plug is formed at the cut site, which will protect the shoot from bacteria and decay. Cuttings are dried in a dark room at room temperature in a suspended horizontal position with the leaves down.

How to root a stalk

A pineapple shoot during reproduction can live without water for several months. When the scars on the cut have healed, it can be dusted with charcoal and planted in a pot for rooting.

Recommended soil composition: sod land, leaf land, high peat, birch sawdust, sand (3: 2: 2: 2: 1). The day before planting, it is necessary to disinfect the mixture - steam it or pour it over with boiling water. The stalk is planted in a pot with drainage to a depth of 2.5-3 cm. The pot is covered with a plastic bag, plastic or glass container.

Features of care for cuttings

The peculiarities of caring for cuttings are the same as when rooting the apical rosette in the "directly into the ground" method. The plant is contraindicated in direct sunlight and excessive watering, spraying and warm temperatures are recommended. Rooting should take place after 1.5 months, as evidenced by the appearance of young leaves.

Now you know how to grow pineapple in a pot, and you can try it at home. However, you should understand that only an ornamental plant will grow in you, and if a fruit forms on it, then it will become a pleasant bonus for you.

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Hello. Do you want to grow pineapple at home? It's not as difficult as it sounds. Despite the fact that the pineapple is a tropical guest, it will not be difficult to grow it on your windowsill. Read how to do it correctly in our article.

How to grow pineapple

Pineapple at home can be obtained in the following ways: from seeds, the tops of the fruit and root cuttings. Choose the option that seems the easiest to you.

Pineapple from seed

Growing pineapple from seeds is a difficult and time-consuming process. Seeds from a purchased pineapple are not suitable, so we take purchased ones. Put the seeds on a damp cloth and cover with a second damp cloth. Cover with a towel and put in a warm place for a day.

When the seeds are swollen, we transplant them into a mixture of refined sand and peat. At room temperature, the seeds will sprout no earlier than a month later. At a temperature of 30-32 degrees, wait for seedlings in 2-3 weeks.

The success of seed growth also depends on the timely moistening of the soil and top dressing. From time to time, once every 14-20 days, crops are fertilized with complex fertilizers for nutrition and saturation with microelements.

After several leaves appear on the plants, they are transplanted into separate pots in the soil for adult plants. Such soil can be bought or prepared by yourself. Mix equal parts humus, garden soil, sand and peat. Charcoal is added to the soil to protect plants from infections.

Top pineapple

To grow a pineapple on your windowsill from a crest, you need to choose a fresh fruit, with an elastic green rosette, without rot and spoilage. An unripe or overripe fruit will not work for us. When choosing a pineapple for planting in winter, carefully look so as not to fall on the frozen fruit. There will be no sense from him.

With a sharp, clean knife, cut off the top and capture an area of ​​the fruit, about 3-4 centimeters. Now you need to carefully remove the juicy pulp and short lower leaves. You should get a cylindrical stalk with a length of 3 centimeters.

To prevent the tuft from rotting, its cut must be processed. To do this, use a solution of potassium permanganate, crushed charcoal or epin solution. The latter will also accelerate root growth. After cutting the cut, let the tuft stand upright for a few weeks to heal the wounds.

After the expiration of time, you can plant the crest in a pot. Use a mixture of peat, river sand, and potting soil for planting pineapple. Use a pot with drainage holes to avoid root rot. Match the pot by the diameter of the tuft.

The planting process is simple: plant a tuft in a small, according to the size of the pineapple top, and lightly tamp the soil. The planting should be covered with plastic and placed in a warm, sunny place, but avoid direct sunlight. After 2 weeks, the shelter can be removed from the landing. After another 2 weeks, transfer the pineapple using the transfer method into a larger pot with a more nutritious mixture. To do this, mix in equal proportions sand, fertile soil and peat.

While the pineapple will take root, it needs to provide conditions:

• protect the outlet from moisture to avoid the development of mold and decay processes.
• only moisten the soil when it is completely dry with very warm water.
• ventilate the landings, but protect from hypothermia.
• keep away from direct sunlight.

Pineapple from root cuttings

In order to get root cuttings, you must initially plant pineapple in a cramped pot. If you already have a mature pineapple plant, then use this method. Carefully separate the adjacent daughter processes from an adult pineapple. For everything to go well, you need to choose sprouts of at least 20 centimeters with several rows of leaves. The cut must also be sprinkled with charcoal. Then take care of the handle as described above about the tuft.

How to care for pineapple at home?

The weak root system of pineapple requires soil that is easily permeable to moisture and oxygen. Choose a pot wide, not deep with drainage holes. The pineapple root system is located in 2 tiers, which allows the development of a powerful root system and, accordingly, large fruits.

In summer, pineapple requires darkening from bright sunlight, and in winter, daylight hours are extended by 6-8 hours. If your plant has bright green leaves, then you have done the job. If the temperature is below 18 degrees, the plant will hibernate. In summer and spring, keep the temperature in the range of 22 - 30 degrees.

Pineapple needs abundant, but infrequent, regular watering with warm, settled water. It is better to boil tap water and add citric acid to achieve the desired acidity - pH = 5. On hot days, water the pineapple twice a week, in winter once a week. Regardless of the air and soil temperature, it is recommended to water the pineapple with water heated to 35 degrees. And in winter, at a soil temperature of 15 degrees, stop watering.

In the period from mid-spring to October, pineapples are fed. Especially pineapple needs nitrogen feeding. To meet all the needs of pineapple, a mullein solution is used, which provides our plant with everything it needs. It is prepared like this: a 10 liter bucket is filled with manure by a third and filled with warm water to the top. Insist for 3-5 days, stirring occasionally. After the end of the fermentation process (about 12 days), add water to the bucket in a ratio of 1: 8. In winter, the pineapple is not fed, the frequency of watering is reduced, the temperature of the content is reduced.

It doesn't take much work to grow a delicious pineapple at home. Be patient and turn pineapple growing into a fun game. Delicious pineapples for you))

You can grow pineapple not only from the top, but also from the seeds. But here it can be difficult to find seeds, since many varieties are devoid of them. It takes time and money to buy seeds from specialized garden centers.

Conditions for growing pineapple at home

The homeland of pineapple is the tropics. Therefore, at home, it is necessary to create similar conditions for it: maintain an optimal level of lighting, temperature and humidity.

Lighting

Pineapple needs intense lighting for at least 6 hours a day. We need to find a place for him on the sunniest window. In winter, you will need to turn on artificial lighting every day for eight hours.

Temperature

The plant categorically does not tolerate cold and drafts. In the summer season, room temperature is suitable for pineapple, and in winter it is necessary to control so that the thermometer does not drop below 18-20 degrees.

Humidity

The tropical fruit loves humid air. You can use a spray to create the necessary moisture. In winter, when the air in the room is very dry, moist pebbles or expanded clay, in which you can put a pot with a plant, help well. To avoid rotting, the pineapple itself should not be sprayed. In order to protect the plant from dust, it must be periodically wiped with a damp cloth or sponge.

REFERENCE: Ideal places for growing pineapple are a heated greenhouse or a bathroom with a window.

Instructions on how to plant pineapple at home

Before planting pineapple, you need to prepare a container for planting, the ground and the very top.

Preparing the landing site

For growing pineapple, it is recommended to take a pot no more than 12-15 centimeters in diameter. This size will be optimal for young roots and the soil in the container will not have time to sour. A drainage hole in the pot should be provided to drain the water.

The procedure for laying soil in a pot:

• pour expanded clay to the bottom;
• then a mixture of coarse river sand. Perlite can be used as an analogue;
• then add peat;
• lay leaf or sod land.

Experienced growers, answering the question: "What kind of land is needed for pineapple at home?", They often recommend ready-made soil "For cacti". It can be purchased without any problems in flower shops.

Preparing the tip for planting

You can separate the top with a sharp knife or try to twist it by hand. It is important to make sure that no fruit pulp remains on the "tuft", which can cause decay. To expose the lower part of the stem, you need to remove some of the lower leaves. Next, the planting material must be dried at room temperature. One day will be enough for this.

Now you need to create conditions for the emergence of roots. For this, the socket is placed in a glass of water, and so that the water does not touch the leaves. It will take about a month to wait for the roots to appear. The level and quality of water during this period must be controlled. As soon as the top gives rise to roots and they grow 3 centimeters, the moment comes when you can plant the pineapple in the ground.

Planting pineapple

In the soil prepared for planting, a small hole is made in which the lower part of the stem is placed. Then it is carefully covered with earth. In this case, it is important that the main part of the outlet remains on the surface, and the stem sits stably in the ground. Further, it is recommended to water the plant a little and cover it with a plastic bag on top.

It is easier to root a plant grown in greenhouse conditions. But it must be remembered that the shelter must be cleaned daily for ventilation. The package can be removed completely only after the "tuft" is finally rooted. Usually, rooting occurs in a month and a half after planting.

How to care for pineapple

When the pineapple has taken root, the plant will begin to change leaves. The old ones die off, and new ones appear in their place. Dried leaves need to be removed and more attention should be paid to caring for the pineapple.

It is important not to forget about the special sensitivity of the tropical fruit to cold. The pineapple root system is especially sensitive to hypothermia, so it is better to put the plant not on the windowsill, but on a table or stand near the window.

Pineapple care treatments can be divided into three groups:

1. Watering.

Rain or melt water is best for irrigation. If there is no access to such water, then you can use boiled or filtered water, which is desirable to acidify. This can be done by putting a small amount of citric or oxalic acid in the water. The water temperature for irrigation should be about 30 degrees. Pour water directly into the outlet, after which the soil in the pot should become moderately moist. When the top layer of the earth dries up, you can make the next watering.

2. Top dressing.

It is necessary to feed pineapple 1 time in half a month, while it is recommended to alternate organic and mineral fertilizers. From organics, an infusion of horse or cow dung is well suited. It is better to choose liquid fertilizers.

3. Transfer.

The procedure is carried out by the transshipment method, while the earthen lump is not destroyed. It is better to transplant in the spring and do not forget to slightly increase the volume of the pot. To make the roots of the plant breathe better, use clay pots without glaze. The pineapple root system is small, so a 3-4 liter capacity will be enough for it. When transplanting, it is important not to forget about which land to plant pineapple in is best.

With proper care, pineapple grows all year round. It is often grown as an ornamental plant, as its bright green rosette can decorate any interior throughout the year.

Potential Problems When Growing Pineapple

The main problem that can be encountered when growing pineapple at home is the lack of flowering. Pineapple begins to bloom only by 3-4 years of its life. But flowering is not a guaranteed process, even with good and proper care. Some growers artificially stimulate the appearance of flowers in a plant.

Diseases and pests

Pineapple can be infested with diseases or pests. You can determine the problem by the appearance of the plant:

1. When the pineapple is very hot, the leaves begin to dry out. The solution to the problem is to quickly spray the plant with water and put it in a dark place.
2. If there is not enough light, then the pineapple leaves turn pale and curl. In this case, you need to install additional lighting or find a lighter place where you can rearrange the plant.
3. If the pineapple is poured, then the trunk begins to rot. Reducing the frequency and amount of watering will help here.

Improper care and maintenance can lead to the appearance of fungal diseases. In this case, dry or wet brown spots can be seen on the leaves. For the destruction of fungal spores, fungicidal preparations are suitable.

In addition, pests can annoy pineapple. For example: mealybug, root worm, spider mite, orchid aphid, scale insect. To combat them, it is recommended to use industrial insecticides.

In the initial stages, you can try spraying the leaves with a solution of laundry soap.

Is it possible to grow pineapple at home so that it blooms and bears fruit

The appearance of fruits at home is the main goal of the grower and his pride. Many people find it difficult to achieve this at home. But if the plant has reached an adult state and is properly looked after, then it is able to bloom and give fruit.

There are several options for stimulating the appearance of the fetus. Stimulation is carried out if the plant does not bear fruit on its own.

Stimulation options:

• Use a few ripe tomatoes or apples. They are placed next to the pineapple and covered with a transparent cellophane bag. If tomatoes or apples start to deteriorate, they must be replaced. With this stimulation, the buds on the plant appear in about 1 month.
• Place steaming coals near the plant for 10 minutes, cover the pineapple with a bag. The procedure is performed three times at weekly intervals. Pineapple blooms for about 2 weeks, while each flower lives only 1 day.
• Use calcium carbide to water the outlet. For this, a teaspoon of the substance is diluted in 0.5 liters of water, after which it is infused for a day. The resulting composition is separated from the sediment and used for irrigation. Every day, 50 ml of solution is added to the middle of the outlet. Stimulation continues for 1 week.

If stimulation did not lead to fruiting, then this may mean that the pineapple is not yet ripe enough or is weakened.

Pineapple fruit ripens for a long time: from 5 to 7 months. The ripening period depends on the variety and the conditions in which it is grown. The weight of the fetus can reach 1.5 kg, but such a weight is very rare. The ripeness of a pineapple can be identified by its sweet aroma.

After the plant has borne fruit, new shoots appear, which come from the root. They can be used as seedlings for new plants, because after the appearance of the fruit, the mother plant dies.

To grow pineapple at home, it's a good idea to learn a little trick from someone who has already gone through the entire process of growing this tropical fruit.

1. Once again transplanting the pineapple into a larger pot, cover it with a cap for several days. This will speed up the adaptation of the plant to the new container.
2. For pineapple, sparse but abundant watering is best. The water that accumulates in the outlet stimulates the formation of new roots.
3. Due to the peculiarity of the pineapple root system, it is better to choose a shallow and wide pot for it.
4. If in the summer the pineapple pot is kept in the garden, then during the rain it must be brought into the greenhouse. By the end of summer, the temperature drops and the plant must be returned to the house. The best time for this is mid-August.
5. You should not separate the young shoots that appeared after flowering ahead of time. It is necessary to wait until they have their roots - only in this case the shoots are ready for separation.
6. Pineapple is a light-loving plant, but direct sunlight can harm it. It is not recommended to keep the pineapple pot on the southern windowsill without shading in the summer.
7. Do not try to root a "tuft" of pineapple purchased during the winter months. This is practically useless, since during this period, fruits in stores are stored at low temperatures and the fruit may freeze.
8. Direct sunlight, drafts and sudden temperature changes are what you should protect the pineapple rosette from during its rooting period.
9. It is recommended to dry the top cut in an upright position. So the wound will dry out faster, and all the nutrients will be concentrated in the right segment.
10. Summer is the best time to carry out flowering stimulation. During this period, the chances of success are much greater.

Pineapple is the most popular exotic plant. For those who love to care for plants, it will be very interesting to grow this fruit at home and get a delicious and aromatic fruit. Instructions on how to grow pineapple at home from the top were given step by step in our material.

The most delicious fruit is pineapple, originally from South America. European residents learned about the existence of this fruit five centuries ago.

But, only in the 17th century, was it possible to grow a miracle - a fruit in a greenhouse. Nowadays, pineapple cultivation is practiced at home.

There are two ways to grow pineapple at home: using the seeds or the top of the fruit.

Step 1

Collect brownish seed from an adult plant.

Step 2

Prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate and rinse the seeds, then let dry.

Step 3

Sow seeds no more than 2cm. into the ground.

Step 4

Drizzle with warm water.

Step 5

Cover with foil. Seed germination can be 2 months, and maybe 6.

Step 6

Leaves reaching 5cm. transplant into a separate pot.

To grow pineapple in the second way, it is worth following the following algorithm of actions

Step 1

First, you need to pick a good, ripe pineapple from a store or bazaar. Its ripeness is indicated by the elongated, firm structure of the leaves of a rich green color. If there are yellow or brown spots on the foliage, or damage to the fruit, then such a product is not suitable for planting.

Also, a sign of ripe pineapple is the yellowish tint of the middle of the fruit, this area should not be too hard. And, of course, the ripe fruit has a pleasant aroma. For germination, you should buy in the summer or early fall. If you are a beginner, then buy two copies.

Step 2

If you can't unscrew the top, then the fruit is unripe and you should resort to the second method.

A part of the leaves with a root should be cut with a knife; it should be cut at an angle. If pulp remains on the root, remove it.

Step 3

Lower the crest 3-4 cm into water at room temperature (). Previously, clearing the stem of the base from the leaves by 2-3 cm.

It is necessary to monitor the amount and purity of water, change if necessary. Place the container with water and "crown" in a warm, well-lit place. Roots should appear within three weeks.

Step 4

Landing. For a new plant "pet" a large pot is suitable, 30 cm high and 10-15 cm in diameter, or a small one, close in diameter to the base of the "crown", followed by transplantation. At the bottom, a drainage layer of up to 3 cm should be used, gravel, expanded clay will do.

For better rooting, it is necessary to choose loose and nutritious soil, with the addition of peat and river sand. We plant the "tuft" up to 3 cm deep.

If possible, create a greenhouse effect. This can be achieved, for example, by covering the pot with a bag. The rooting process takes 6 to 8 weeks. The formation of new leaves means that the plant has taken root.

Step 5

You need to water only with warm, settled or rain water. Watering should be regular - once a week. You should not be zealous with pouring the pot, or wait for the soil to completely dry out. It is also recommended to spray and dust the leaves.

Step 6

Flowering begins in 2-3 years. But, as a rule, it depends on the care. It may start earlier or not bloom at all.

Thus, having an exotic plant at home and surprising guests is quite real! Each planting method has a positive result. It remains to decide which one to use for you.

Pineapple is an amazing exotic fruit long loved by adults and children. Its cultivation on an industrial scale is carried out in countries with a subtropical climate, but it is quite possible to do this in our country, at home or in a greenhouse on a garden plot.

It is a perennial plant with dense leaves collected in a dense rosette. The basal rosette produces a thick and massive stem, at the top of which a long peduncle is formed, reaching a length of 50 cm. Its inflorescences are spike-shaped and form a rosette with bracts at the top of the peduncle. The rosette can often be seen on the fruit of the plant sold in the store. The homeland of pineapple is Brazil. In countries such as Venezuela, Paraguay, Colombia, as well as Brazil, this fruit is especially popular and has about 8 cultivated varieties.

Detailed instructions on how to grow pineapple from a purchased fruit

Many, buying pineapple at the market or in the supermarket, probably wondered whether it is possible to grow it yourself at home. Despite its tropical species, it is possible to grow pineapple at home. Moreover, there are several ways how you can grow not only the plant itself, but also get a full-fledged fruit.

The simplest and most acceptable method for growing pineapple at home is to plant a crown or rosette of leaves. And if you decide on this process at home, carefully examine the purchased fruit. It should not only be ripe, but also have the crest itself in a healthy state. Try to buy a plant for planting not in winter, because very often it is at this time that the fruits are in the cold for a long time, and almost all crests have a frozen socket. Naturally, they are no longer suitable for planting.

The best season to buy fruit is summer or early fall.

To successfully grow a plant at home, you need to choose a fruit with an intact tuft center and juicy green leaves.

The first step is to carefully remove the tops with a sharp knife so as not to damage the cores ( on the picture). If the trimmed tops contain pulp, then it must be separated in order to prevent trunk rotting in the future. The lower rows of leaves must also be removed so that the trunk of the plant, which is about 1 cm high, is visible. After trimming, the tuft must be dried in an upright position for several weeks. This procedure is necessary in order for the wounds to heal on the surface of the cutting. Then the outflow of nutrients will be concentrated in the zone of formation of the root system. Usually the drying process takes 2-3 weeks - and the tops are already ready for planting.

Capacity and soil

To successfully grow pineapples and get the most desired result from this, you need to prepare the right soil and container for planting.

To do this, you can use any flower pot, the size of which should be slightly larger than the size of the tuft. It is recommended to use a pot with holes to drain off excess water. First, shards are laid in the pot, then a layer of expanded clay or pebbles about 2 cm high is laid out on top. A mixture of peat and river sand in equal parts is ideal for rooting pineapple. A couple of days before planting the tuft, it is recommended to disinfect the substrate by pouring abundant boiling water over it. Plus, this will create the necessary soil moisture before planting. Can be rooted directly in water.

A dried tuft is already planted in the cultivated and moistened soil. It must be deepened to the lower leaves and well trampled down the soil with your hands.

This is followed by a procedure of abundant watering, spraying and covering with a hood or plastic bag, thus creating a greenhouse for the plant. The planted pineapple must be placed in a warm and well-lit place, but not in direct sunlight, in order to avoid the greenhouse effect.

In a month, the tuft will give the first roots, but until they appear, watering is strictly prohibited. A prerequisite is only regular spraying of the leaves.

Transplant and watering rules

After successful rooting, the plant is transplanted into a large pot. The soil for replanting is the same as for the first planting of the plant. After transplanting, cover the pineapple with a cap. After 2-3 weeks, the cap can be removed. Pineapples should be watered exclusively with warm or hot water. Watering should be rare, but abundant, and only when the soil is dry. The accumulated water in the leaf axils feeds additional roots. Since this plant is drought-resistant and loves sunlight, in the summertime it can be safely displayed somewhere in a sunny place or on a balcony. Protect planted pineapples from rain. With the onset of summer, the plant can be placed in a greenhouse where, for example, tomatoes or cucumbers grow.

Conditions for pineapple and feeding

Growing pineapples at home requires a certain temperature, which must be kept within 20-25 degrees.

During the growing season, pineapple requires feeding. Fertilize no more than twice a month. The mullein is ideal for this. Mineral fertilizers are also used, but their concentration should be half that for other plants. At the end of the summer period, the pineapple must be transferred to a well-lit room.

How to stimulate pineapple flowering at home

After planting it at home, after about 2 years, the flowering period begins. There are times when the pineapple blooms later. But even if you have given him proper care, and the flowering period does not come, he will need your help. To do this, you need to use ethylene. It can be obtained by mixing 0.5 liters of water and 1 teaspoon of calcium carbide. The resulting solution must be infused for 24 hours. Then drain so that the sediment remains at the bottom of the jar. The drained liquid must be poured into the central part of the leaf outlet once a day for 7 days. This way, you will be able to bloom for a period of one to two months.

Reproduction of pineapple after fruiting

Since pineapple is considered a herbal plant, after fruiting, it dies. This does not occur immediately and can last for several years. The mother plant leaves behind a large number of small shoots from which new plants can be grown. Once they produce young roots, they can be separated and planted in small pots. The flowering time for young shoots comes much earlier than those that are grown from crests.

For detailed information on growing pineapples using a tuft, you can watch a video and photo with step-by-step instructions.

Seed propagation of pineapple

Pineapples can also be grown using seeds. From a well-ripened fruit, brown seeds must be removed. Rinse them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and dry well. The next step will be to prepare the soil for sowing seeds. For this, leafy earth, sand and peat in equal parts are ideal. Sow the seeds into the substrate to a depth of no deeper than 2 cm. Then pour abundantly with warm water and cover with foil or a cap. Place the seed pots in a warm place. The higher the temperature, the faster the first shoots will appear.

There is no specific time for seed germination, so you need to be patient here. This can happen in 2 months or in half a year.

Young seedlings need regular watering and spraying, as well as timely feeding with chicken droppings or mineral fertilizers. Ventilation is very important for young plants, as well as adaptation to dry climates. After the leaves of the plants have reached 5 cm in length, they can be planted in separate pots with loose soil. Feed the plant with mullein once every two weeks, and give it the necessary care.

Growing pineapple at home using both methods gives a positive result and has long been practiced among many gardeners.