Pineapple — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Ananas comosus |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 540–720 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 61–91.4 |
| Mature height (cm) | 61–121.9 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 91.4–152.4 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 10–12 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Cutting |
Growing directions
Plant crowns or slips in very well-drained, sandy, acidic soil in full sun; pineapple is a bromeliad that grows terrestrially, producing a rosette of stiff, spiny-edged leaves from which a single fruit-bearing stalk emerges from the center. It is surprisingly easy to grow from the crown of a grocery store fruit — simply twist it off, dry the base for a few days, and plant in sandy, well-drained soil. Fruit matures in 18–24 months from crown planting, or 12–15 months from slips (the small plantlets that grow along the fruit stem). After fruiting, cut the old plant but leave the ratoon shoots that sprout from the base — these produce a second and often third crop in less time than starting over. In zone 9a, grow in a large container in full sun and bring indoors or to a greenhouse when frost threatens; pineapple is frost-sensitive at 28°F.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0