Now you can grow this exotic fruit at home

Growing pineapple at home is really easy and doesn’t require too much care about it. You will need one pot and will to grow this magnificent plant. Here is how to grow it at home:

1. First you will need to buy pineapple from the market, and make sure it is well ripe. Also make sure that it is organic in order to avoid the crop chemicals
2. Remove the crown from the fruit (use a knife or twist it), and the pieces of pulp that might stick out. This is important because you will prevent from rotting the crown during the process
3. Take one bowl and fill it up with water. Next you will need to dip the trunk of the crown and leave it there until you notice it begins to release roots. Make sure that you change the water on daily basis
4. Once you notice the roots are growing you should prepare the pot where you will grow the plant. Make sure that you use large and deep pot. Use 2/3 fertile soil and 1/3 white sand
5. Next, since the roots have grown you should transfer the crown into the pot with soil. Before you transfer it you have to make sure they are at least 1cm long. Use the earth to cover the roots.
6. Put the pot on a place where it can get as much as possible sunlight. Also you will need to water the plant once a day.
7. After three weeks you should see the leaves beginning to grow. This will mean that the roots have done their job and the plant will start to grow.
8. As time passes you will notice that the leaves continue to grow and stem will appear in the center. Also after some time the new fruit will appear
9. The process of growing the plant will take up to 15-20 month in order to have the first fruits.

Here are some other advice:

In order to grow this plant at home you need to have some basic understanding and care, as well as remember that it grows in tropical climates:
– You will need to use pot with 45 cm in diameter
– You will need to make sure that you keep the plant hydrated, but also you should take care of the drainage of water. Do not use pot which has many drainage holes in order not to lose the water, and also if the pot has little drainage holes you will need to make some more.
– Make sure that the soil is moist at most of the time
– This plant does not tolerate low temperature so you need to make sure you keep it in place above 15°C if you don’t want it do die. If the winter is cold, you should consider putting it in your greenhouse and make a plastic cover for the plant.
– This plant is also great for decoration of your home, but also it helps you purify the air

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