Pineapple has long been a common fruit on our tables, and although it is a tropical plant and does not grow in our climate, it is still often brought to our country. In the past, during the Tsarist era, pineapples were grown in greenhouses, but now this is no longer so relevant, as we can easily buy them.
Many people are attracted to the idea of growing a pineapple on their windowsill and for this, they don’t need to look for seeds, just use the top of the pineapple.
The top of a pineapple serves as an excellent seedling for a future plant. There are two ways to do this.
First Way
It consists of removing the dry leaves and placing the strand in water to root. It is important to dry the cut beforehand to prevent it from rotting.
Once the roots appear, the seedling can be transplanted into the ground.
Second Way
It involves directly planting the top in the ground after removing the pulp and drying for 1 to 2 weeks. Rooting will take some time, and when the tuft begins to grow, it will be a sign of root development.
The pineapple belongs to the bromeliad family and grows similarly to other members of this family. After rooting in a small container, it should be transplanted into a larger one and flowering should be expected in 2-3 years.
The pineapple flower will grow into a fruit that, although smaller than the mother, will still be tasty and edible. The flavor of homemade pineapple can outperform store-bought pineapple as it ripens directly on the branch, unlike imported pineapples, which are cut unripe.
I decided to root the pineapple in water, this is the method I like the most. I will follow the development of the roots and share the results.
I wish you all the best of luck in this exciting activity!
