{"id":85801,"date":"2024-03-01T12:14:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/?p=85801"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:14:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:14:56","slug":"from-grocery-store-to-garden-how-to-grow-your-own-pineapple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/from-grocery-store-to-garden-how-to-grow-your-own-pineapple\/","title":{"rendered":"From Grocery Store to Garden, How To Grow Your Own Pineapple"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who knew that the leafy crown of your next pineapple could be the start of a tropical adventure in your own home? Growing<\/a> a pineapple from the top is a fun and rewarding project, even for beginner gardeners. Here’s a step-by-step guide to turn your kitchen scraps into a spiky houseplant (or even fruit, with some patience!)<\/p>\n

Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Choose your pineapple:<\/strong> Select a ripe pineapple with fresh, green leaves at the top. Avoid crowns that are wilted, yellowing, or show signs of rot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Twist and pull:<\/strong> Gently twist the leafy top of the pineapple, applying pressure at the base where it meets the fruit. It should detach easily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Clean up:<\/strong> Remove the bottom few rows of leaves to expose about an inch of the stem. This allows for better root growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Drying out (optional):<\/strong> Some gardeners recommend letting the exposed stem dry out for a day or two in a well-ventilated area to prevent rot. Others plant directly in water or soil. Experiment and see what works best for you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Planting:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Method 1: Water Rooting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Fill a jar or glass with clean water. Submerge the base of the pineapple top, ensuring at least an inch of the stem is underwater.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Place the jar in a warm, sunny location. Change the water every few days to prevent bacteria growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Within a few weeks, you should see roots sprouting from the stem. Once the roots reach about an inch long, it’s time to transplant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Method 2: Direct Planting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Choose a pot with drainage holes and fill it with well-draining potting mix.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Make a hole in the center of the mix deep enough to hold the pineapple top securely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Plant the pineapple top, ensuring the base is covered but the green leaves remain above the soil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Aftercare:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Light:<\/strong> Provide your pineapple with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Watering:<\/strong> Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Fertilizer:<\/strong> During the growing season, you can fertilize your pineapple plant once a month with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Patience:<\/strong> It can take 18 to 24 months for a pineapple grown from the top to flower and fruit. Enjoy the journey of watching your tropical friend grow!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Bonus tip:<\/strong> While fruiting isn’t guaranteed when growing pineapples indoors, proper care increases the chances. If you see a flower stalk emerge, be sure to hand-pollinate it using a small brush to transfer pollen from the flower’s stamen to the stigma.<\/p>\n

          With a little care and patience, you can transform a grocery store purchase into a unique and rewarding houseplant, or even enjoy the sweet taste of success with a homegrown pineapple!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Who knew that the leafy crown of your next pineapple could be the start of a tropical adventure in your own home? Growing a pineapple from the top is a fun and rewarding project, even for beginner gardeners. Here’s a step-by-step guide to turn your kitchen scraps into a spiky houseplant (or even fruit, with some patience!) Preparation: Choose your pineapple: Select a ripe pineapple with fresh, green leaves at the top. Avoid crowns that are wilted, yellowing, or show signs of rot. Twist and pull: Gently twist the leafy top of the pineapple, applying pressure at the base where <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3866,"featured_media":85802,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[12699,24462,10951,15947,26664,15799,24895,19182,9332,21346,23935,29008,8898],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85801"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3866"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85801"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85801\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85803,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85801\/revisions\/85803"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85801"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awesomejelly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=85801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}