Can I regrow pineapples from grocery store fruit?

Contrary to what you might think, growing pineapples from a grocery store pineapple can lead to a bountiful harvest. My first grocery store pineapple growth yielded three different plants from the $4 fruit. The method of how to grow pineapple from leftovers focuses on the viability of the crown. Choose grocery store pineapples that are bright green and firm, do not choose pineapple that has brown leaf tips or soft spots.

Drying the crowns is absolutely a must. Air-dry stems for 48 hours: this prevents rot and is what activates the root nodes. My impatience early on ruined five crowns; waiting worked out any mold issues. Place the crowns upside down with air flow in the shade, it imitates their natural state after harvest.

When transitioning your water-rooted plant, be sure to contain the roots when they are at least 0.5 to 1-inch long before transplanting to the soil. I often will simply wrap the roots in some damp sphagnum moss for three days before transplanting to help ease the stress on the plant. Be sure to use terracotta pots, which have breathability, over plastic pots, which may overwater the plant and create a disaster!

Pay close attention to your progress. In my journal, I recorded 70% successful root growth with organic crowns while I only observed a 50% growth with standard crowns. I take photos of root growth every week and comparing them helps me to adjust care. Roots that are growing well are often cream-colored; brown strands indicate immediate adjustments to the soil. Celebrate every small success; the first new leaves mean you've figured things out.

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