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The forever fruit
Next time you look at the price of a pineapple, remember that if you twist the top out of it and put it in the ground you will have yet another
pineapple.
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One month later
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In a little more light
If y'all are interested, I will continue this thread with the growth of my pina.
We must have over 40 growing in our yard. Last year Mega had a sale on them per pineapple not by the kilo, so everyone took the top off and left them
in a box by the fruit. I took them all.
They are beautiful plants, make a nice border, are really easy to grow and produce a wonderful sweet fruit. The ones we have harvested have been
small but unbelievably sweet.
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You can do the same with garlic, just take one clove and plant it and you will get an entire bulb.
Live Indubiously!
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How cool is that!! I have never seen these grow and am looking forward to this adventure. Thanks,
Iflyfish
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Judy - I knew that theoretically one could do that, but yours is the first plant I've seen from such a start. I'd be real pleased if you continue
this thread, show us how those pineapples turn out.
castaway$ - If you plant those garlic cloves around your rose bushes they'll help keep away bugs.
nena
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I have several growing in the dirt, but also some in pots. Pretty plant, but takes years to fruit. Have some from the regular Pina tops and some from
the smaller sweeter variety. Some difference in appearance, but I forgot which was which.  Don't hold your breath waiting for fruit. Buy them, they're cheap enough.
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Yes please....keep the progress pics coming! And maybe some time-lines for how
long from planting to harvest?? Have you contacted Dole yet?
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From two years ago.........
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more..
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ready yet?
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I think so...
[Edited on 4-2-2010 by Wiles]
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looks good....
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let's eat...
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2 YEARS LATER.....and from the same pineapple top
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last week...
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Nice going you green thumbs!
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Wiles
I was going to say about two years until the fruit come.
Glad you cleared up a question that I had...can this really continue forever? \
The plant dies after producing the fruit.
And I love the little purple flowers!
Looks like we have the complete story
Go for it!
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Love to see how your pineapples develop Judy!
We're just starting to garden in Asuncion, and will certainly add pineapples, even if just for the beautiful colour.
Nan
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