The latest method for growing a pineapple crown, and how long until it bears a pineapple

1. How to grow a pineapple crown

1. Preparing the pineapple crown: cut the crown off the pineapple with a clean knife, making sure the cut is level, pluck off some of the leaves at the base of the crown, and put it in a cool, well-ventilated place to let the cut surface dry.

2. Water rooting: once the cut surface of the pineapple crown has air-dried, prepare a bottle that does not leak, pour clean water into the bottle, or fill it with water beads and add water up to half full, insert the prepared pineapple crown into the water, and change the clean water every two days.

3. Transplanting into soil: once the pineapple crown has rooted and the roots have grown to more than 2cm, prepare moist soil, transplant the pineapple crown into the potting soil, and put it in a place with bright, indirect light and good ventilation so it can adjust, keeping the potting soil slightly moist until the pineapple crown has successfully settled in.

4. Care after planting: once the pineapple crown has successfully settled in, move the potted plant to a spot with good light and give it plenty of sun; heft the pot to judge its weight and water thoroughly when it feels noticeably lighter; keep the care temperature no lower than 10°C all year round, and after 2-3 years of growing it will bear a large pineapple.

2. How long after growing a pineapple crown until it grows a pineapple

Growing a pineapple crown and getting it to produce a large pineapple takes a very long time. Generally, in northern regions with heating, a potted plant must be grown for at least about 3 years before it will bear a large pineapple. In southern regions where it is like spring all year round, if you plant a pineapple crown, the time to bear a large pineapple is shorter than in northern regions with heating.