How to grow pineapple in a pot

Simply use the clump to grow a new plant. Pots must be at least ten centimeters tall.

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Just because it's a tropical plant doesn't mean we have to give it up and not include it in our home gardening. On the contrary, pineapple It's easy to grow even in a simple pot, and indoors. However, it's important that the temperature never drops below 18 degrees Celsius and that the space designated for the plant is always exposed to light throughout the day. For the rest, as we'll see, to have a beautiful pineapple plant it will be enough to start from the tuft.

HOW TO GROW PINEAPPLES IN A POT

Digestive, fights the cellulitis , water retentionThere are many benefits of pineapple, the sweet tasting fruit with very few calories: only 42 per 100 gr. Pineapple is also rich in water and also contains a fair amount (10 gr) of carbohydrates in the form of sugars and in particular glucose, fructose and sucrose. For this reason it is considered a must for low calorie dietsBut how do you grow it at home?how to grow pineapples

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HOW TO GROW PINEAPPLE AT HOME

Planting a pineapple in a pot is easy ed economic, decorate a corner of our house in an original way and it doesn't cost anything. In fact, it is possible to use the fruit tuft, which we usually discard, to produce a new plant. Let's see how to do it.

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HOW TO GROW A CLUSTED PINEAPPLE

The easiest way to grow pineapple in a pot is to start from the tuft.
  • 1 bunch of pineapple
  • 1 earthenware pot with soil
  • 1 bowl
  • water

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TIPS FOR GROWING PINEAPPLES

To achieve good results when growing pineapples, here are some simple but valuable tips to keep in mind.

  • Take the pineapple tuft freshly cut, making sure it is intact and remove the first two rows of leaves at the base.
  • Put it in suspension over a bowl with water, immersing it only a couple of centimeters deep for a few days until it has formed roots. Once the roots are well developed, you can proceed with potting.
  • Take an earthenware pot with some soil and bury the roots.
  • Water every day for the first two days and then every two or three days to ensure that the soil is always well hydrated.

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Useful Tips

  • WATE FREQUENTLYPineapple is a tropical fruit. It needs a warm (not below 18°C) and humid climate. If you live in a very dry place, don't forget to water it regularly. If your climate isn't particularly dry, you can water it once a week.
  • ARM YOURSELF WITH PATIENCE AND HOMEMADE COMPOSTPineapple is a fruit that sometimes takes years to grow. To encourage ripening, enrich the soil with homemade compost.
  • PLANTED IN POTS AT LEAST 10 CM HIGH. When planting pineapple tufts, remember to choose a tall pot.

HOW LONG DOES A PINEAPPLE TAKE TO GROW?

Pineapple blooms only once a year, in the summer, with beautiful and unique flowers. The fruit arrives every 18 months and can weigh up to 4 kilograms: this is the time it takes, from the moment the pineapple is planted, to produce the first fruit to serve. One last tip: pineapple should be stored in a cool place and not in the refrigerator, where it risks losing flavor.

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