What did you do in the garden today?

[CNJ]

Does anyone know how to start a pineapple tree from a pineapple? I have the pineapple just no clue as to how to start it.

I cut my pineapple crown into 4 pieces and planted them, and they grew, but it took a long time for them to turn into a fruit size plant. However, this guy in the video said it will fruit faster if we quarter it and remove the center leaf. However, he did not present any scientific evidence, so I still think quartering it will take longer to fruit than planting a full crown because they will turn into full size plants before the quartered pieces.

I used to play in the pineapple fields when I was growing up, I saw workers planting whole crowns directly in soil rows covered with plastic and watered daily. If you plant them in soil without rooting them, you need to keep the soil moist at all times.

 

[Nym]

rain, rain, rain. expecting snow tonight. I slipped and laid down in the mud not used to walking in the rain, lol.

Take care lol

 

[Packy]

I was thinking of trying elderberry's any suggestions?

 

[Sally PB]

I have nothing to cross pollinate it with since my Granny Smith died.

I have read that apples can be pollinated by wild apples and crabapples too. I don't know if that applies to all varieties, though.

 

[Sammster]

We're expecting an atmospheric river to move in. The rain fall will probably put me in panic mode. I don't like driving in the rain especially when it's windy and flooding is going to be a definite. I just hope my house stays together and it doesn't get inside

Oh, gosh! Please keep us posted

 

[Sammster]

Microbes in the soil causes our brain to release serotonin
https://permaculture.com.au/why-gardening-makes-you-happy-and-cures-depression/#:~:text=Getting your hands dirty in,and strengthens the immune system.

I love that!

 

[Sammster]

Seems silly to have them spend postage on something that was a gift. Last year they sent things I had or didn't want.

I understand. Well.... you could shoot them an email and tell them you'd still like them "if" they could send them in a small envelope with a stamp. But not if it will cost extra. Just thinking....

 

[Sammster]

I have read that apples can be pollinated by wild apples and crabapples too. I don't know if that applies to all varieties, though.

Interesting!

 

[CNJ]

I asked my A1 bot about pineapples, and it was as I thought quartered crowns take longer to fruit, since they take longer to reach maturity. This is what came up.............

Commercial pineapple farmers usually plant whole crowns, which are the leafy tops of the pineapple fruits. Crowns are preferred over other planting materials, such as slips or suckers, because they are easier to obtain, handle, and store. They also produce uniform and high-quality fruits in about 18 to 24 months.
Quartered crowns are sometimes used as an alternative to whole crowns, especially when there is a shortage of planting materials or when the crowns are too large or damaged. Quartered crowns are obtained by cutting the whole crowns into four equal parts, each with a piece of the fruit base attached. This reduces the weight and volume of the crowns, and increases the number of planting materials. However, quartered crowns have lower survival and growth rates, and they produce smaller and lower-quality fruits than whole crowns. They also take longer to mature, about 24 to 30 months3

Therefore, commercial pineapple farmers generally prefer to plant whole crowns, unless there are specific reasons or advantages to use quartered crowns.

 

[TJAnonymous]

One out of two of my pineapple plants has an actual fruit forming. It happened after I put calcium carbide on them. I didn't think it would work, since I washed most of the calcium carbide off when I did it. I found out I shouldn't have used so much water later after watching the fruiting video again.

I ended up ordering 3 different pineapple plants. I really enjoy fresh pineapple so I don't mind the effort.

I thought you had pulled all your pineapple out of your garden because you were frustrated with their lack of progress?