Grow A Pineapple At Home With These 5 Easy Steps

Aug 28, 2018

Are you one of the many people who didn’t realize that pineapples grew on trees? You’re not alone if you didn’t know this fact. Many people are shocked to see how pineapples are grown. It’s an amazing process and one that isn’t hard to duplicate. 

Pineapples are a tropical fruit that many people believe can only grow in places like Hawaii or California. This is far from the truth! Pineapples can be grown anywhere, provided you start them off right and take care of them every single day. You can easily grow your own pineapple tree right at home. It’s fun and easy and best of all, you will end up with a delectable fruit the whole family will enjoy. 

It’s a much simpler process than most people think it is. In fact, follow these five easy steps to grow your own pineapple, anywhere in your home. Just remember, patience is the key to growing this tropical fruit.

Start off with a fresh pineapple from your local fruit stand or grocery store. Twist the top of the pineapple until the crown comes completely off. Set the severed crown aside for a few days to let the stalk dry. This prevents the crown from rotting when you re-plant it. 

Pull off a couple of the bottom leaves until you can see roots. Fill up a glass or jar with room temperature water and place the crown on top of the container. Let it sit for a few days until you see roots coming out from the bottom. You will want to wait until they are at least one inch in length before planting. 

When the crown has grown roots that are long enough to take hold, plant the whole thing in fresh soil. Take a flower pot and fill with soil, plant the crown an inch-deep, and then water just enough to make the soil moist. 

Use a spray bottle to water your pineapple every day. You don’t want the soil to be soaking wet, only moist. 

Once the pineapple has grown, it’s ready to eat! Pull it off of the top of the plant and slice it open to enjoy. 

Are you ready to grow your own pineapple? Have you ever tried to before? Let us know in the comments! Remember to pass this on to family and friends who may wish to try growing their own.