They said it could not be done!
Sep 7, 2014 12:57:49 #
That is: grow pineapples in Southern California.
My wife has been successful many times and here's
the photo to prove it. And also what she did and how
she did it.
Take a store bought ripe pineapple and cut the top off
leaving about 3/4 to 1 inch of fruit below the crown.
Let this dry out for about 2 to 3 days and then plant.
When you plant it be careful not to put it where vermin
like raccoons or possums can get them because they will.
She plants ours in pots against either a west or south
block wall (they hold the suns' heat) and wait about
two years for them to produce fruit. Fresh pineapple
is great on the grill (with a little butter and brown sugar
or maple syrup) and goes well with pork, chicken or fish.
My wife has been successful many times and here's
the photo to prove it. And also what she did and how
she did it.
Take a store bought ripe pineapple and cut the top off
leaving about 3/4 to 1 inch of fruit below the crown.
Let this dry out for about 2 to 3 days and then plant.
When you plant it be careful not to put it where vermin
like raccoons or possums can get them because they will.
She plants ours in pots against either a west or south
block wall (they hold the suns' heat) and wait about
two years for them to produce fruit. Fresh pineapple
is great on the grill (with a little butter and brown sugar
or maple syrup) and goes well with pork, chicken or fish.
Sep 7, 2014 13:08:58 #
chase4 wrote:
That is: grow pineapples in Southern California. b... (show quote)
What does she use for soil?
Sep 7, 2014 18:31:23 #
cmc65 wrote:
What does she use for soil?
Basic potting soil from Home Depot.
Sep 7, 2014 19:20:43 #
Sep 8, 2014 09:12:10 #
Your wife has done well and I am going to try that. 2 years seems quite a short time to get fresh pineapples. I can't wait. Thanks for the post.
Sep 8, 2014 09:16:44 #
Sep 8, 2014 09:31:46 #
Thanks for the info. Living in central Ohio, this probably won't work worth a nickel for me, but I bookmarked this thread anyway. You never know!!
Sep 8, 2014 19:17:11 #
Sep 8, 2014 23:57:45 #
This year's harvest of pineapples under the harvest moon.
Sep 12, 2014 08:55:16 #
My parents started doing that a few years ago, they get softball sized pineapples, but they sure are sweet. They really enjoy watching things grow.
I'd do it too, but Indiana isn't really made for growing pineapples. We grow chickens instead.
I'd do it too, but Indiana isn't really made for growing pineapples. We grow chickens instead.
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