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How Long Does It Take To Grow A Pineapple?

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Connor Sephton Profile
Connor Sephton answered
When growing a pineapple from a crown in Hawaii a pineapple will take at least 20 months to fruit. If the pineapple is being grown anywhere else in the world where the conditions of Hawaii cannot quite be replicated it is expected to take much longer. Once this 'mother fruit' has been produced, it is possible to grow an additional or 'ratoon' fruit. This is a process that could take another year.

It is possible to grow a pineapple from the crown of a pineapple that has been bought from a store. To prepare the crown it is necessary to twist or cut it off from the pineapple and trim off any fruit that is still attached as this will rot. The bottom of the crown should be cut until root buds are visible. When these can be seen, as little tissue as possible should be removed to avoid damaging young stems.

After trimming the crown and removing any excess leaves, it should then be placed upside down in a shady place for about a week. Once the cut end has had time to heal it can then be planted. The pineapple crown should be planted in good soil or compost in a pot at least eight inches in size. The pot needs to be one that allows good drainage and the soil must be tamped carefully around the crown.

The pineapple should be fertilized when planted and every two to three months afterwards. It should only need watering once a week and never overwatered. When the plant reaches approximately 24 inches high it will form an inflorescence bud. In around two months this bud will turn into a red cone and signal the start of your fruit developing. After this has occurred the plant will begin to flower in neat rows and once the last of the flowers have dried the fruit will begin to grow.

While the pineapple typically takes 20 months to grow, if there is no sign of the fruit developed after 24 months it is possible to 'force' the fruit to grow. For more information go to http://tpss.hawaii.edu/pineapple/pinegrow.htm.
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Steven DeJong answered
When I was in school, we grew pineapple plants in our greenhouse.  This is how we did it.  Take the pineapple green top and peel the bottom leaves away till there is a 3 inch stalk.  Place the stalk in the cupboard for 3 days allowing it to dry out.  At the end of 3 days place it in a pot of sand or a good growing medium and start the roots.  Keep the soil moist but not soggy wet and grow for 3 months.  The new pineapple will have a new top on it., but you can not use this top for another pineapple.  You must go to the store for another pineapple top.
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Lily commented
One pineapple plant will continue to produce a pineapple. I've had several at my home and once the pineapple grows and it's picked I leave the existing plant in the ground and wait approximately 2 years for the plant to reproduce the next pineapple. Take the spiny crown off the new pineapple and plant that into the grown and watch it produce another tasty treat. My Father just called me to tell me that the pineapple I gave them was very juicy and delicious. He will plant the top to reproduce.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
The seedlings are planted when 15-18 months old and will bear fruit 16-30 months later
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I live in south Florida, I planted two pineapple tops almost 2 yrs ago and I have 2 little pineapple growing.. I can't wait to eat them and start over agian..then in 2 more years I will have 4 pineapples!! :)
Anthoni Kendrick Profile
Flowering and fruiting. Although the pineapple plant is attractive in itself, most growers want their plants to flower and fruit. In Hawaii, a crown takes about 20 months to produce a ripe fruit. It may take your plant that long, or longer.

The roots grow long underground and short above the ground of the soil. It takes three to four years to grow a pineapple.
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1 year, 1 month, 1 day, 3 hours, 9 minutes and 3 seconds
Victor Profile
Victor answered
It can take 2 years or more. Flowers should show up 15-23 months after it was planted from the crown and it takes 5-7 months from bloom to fruit.
Anonymous Profile
Anonymous answered
I planted mine about 3 or 4 years ago and just saw a pineapple coming in yesterday! I am so excited!
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I'm not sure but I think it is 3 to 4 years at the most to grow a pineapple
  I'm So mad... My pineapple is taking so long to grow  its been 4 years and...  Darn it  I forgot bout it      I hope it didnt die!
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Lily
Lily commented
I live in SW Florida. I've grown several pineapples through the years. What I have discovered is the pineapple plant grows best in direct sunlight. Water the plant well when you first plant and the pineapple takes care of itself. I do have irrigation so during droughts the plant receives some moisture. Generally in my location it takes approximately 2 years to produce the fruit of a pineapple. I've never fertilized I leave the plant alone and it takes care of itself. I've learned to be patient.

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