Pineapple is a popular fruit worldwide, one of the reasons this type of fruit is very popular is because it has an enticing aroma and also delicious taste with its sweet flavor. Due to this reason, it is a popular fruit to grow in the garden. However, growing a pineapple from seed is not an easy task to do. There are several steps and ways we need to do if we want to grow a pineapple. In this article, we will try to give several guides and tips on how to grow pineapple fruit from their seed and then cultivate it.
Choose healthy and ripe pineapple fruit to plant
The first and most important step is to choose the right pineapple fruit to extract the seed from. Therefore it is important to choose a ripe and also healthy fruit. One thing for consideration is that you need a fruit with bright skin color, have a fresh aroma and the texture is not too soft. Even though it is recommended to choose ripe fruit, make sure you avoid overly ripe fruit as the seed sometimes is not developing well enough.Extracting the Seeds Carefully
The next step in growing pineapple from seed is to extract the seeds from the fruit that we previously chose from. You can extract the seeds by cutting off the crown of the fruit, after that open the central part carefully. There you will find several seeds around the core of the pineapple fruits. Make sure you choose the seeds that are healthy as it will improve the chance of success in planting the fruits.Find and prepare the medium for planting the seeds
After getting the seeds, you need to prepare the medium for planting the seed. It is important to prepare a suitable planting medium because it will influence the end results. Therefore, make sure you mix some fertilizer into the soils where you want to plant the fruit. This will give the soils the right amount of nutrients for the pineapple to grow accordingly. Additionally, it is also important to provide good drainage as pineapple is the type of plant that can not be planted in an area where there is too much water.
Next, you need to prepare a container or pot to grow pineapple from seed. Make sure that you plant the seeds inside the container and with a minimum 6 to 8 cm. It is also recommended to plant several seeds in one container as this will increase the success of planting the fruit.
After you have done all of these, you still need to cover the seed with a thin layer of soil and give it a little water. Finally, place the container in a place where it will get direct sunlight.Give Regular and Daily Maintenance
Growing pineapple from seed requires patience and regular maintenance. Gardeners need to make sure that the soil remains moist but not too watery. Avoid over watering the plant and make sure you give proper fertilization to give the right amount of nutrients for the fruit to grow properly.
By following the above steps accordingly, in several months you will see the results. Remember that patience and attention is the key to growing pineapple from seed. After that you can expect to cultivate fresh and delicious pineapples from your hard work.