slappy Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I am looking to try and grow pineapples for personal use and possible sell to locals. Has anyone any idea where i find Pineapple growers, so i can visit and buy pineapple plants ready for planting. I live in Khon Kaen province. And also what is the best way to grow them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pest Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Had 20 odd pinapples in Udon they grew well i only added nitrogen dissolved with water once never looked after them after that slow growing like 12-18 months not realy a cash crop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappy Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Had 20 odd pinapples in Udon they grew well i only added nitrogen dissolved with water once never looked after them after that slow growing like 12-18 months not realy a cash crop Not interested in it being a cash crop, just want to plant some on my farm. We are planting various fruits and vegetables beside our main crops of sugar cane, cassava and rice. we are trying to be self sufficent in growing many different things. also having different kinds of birds and animals on our farm. With being a teacher, me and my wife are turning our farm into a educational centre for the school children. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie888888 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Here is what I did in my very very small scale garden. Buy whole pineapple. Cut tops (or the crown) off and just shallowly plant these tops in the ground....each crwon is a new plant so leave space in between the crowns. Eat the rest ofthe fruit! They are easy to plant out but takes ages to grow and bear fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappy Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Here is what I did in my very very small scale garden. Buy whole pineapple. Cut tops (or the crown) off and just shallowly plant these tops in the ground....each crwon is a new plant so leave space in between the crowns. Eat the rest ofthe fruit! They are easy to plant out but takes ages to grow and bear fruit. Thanks Doggie This is what i have been doing, with the exception when i go to our local markets and see a pieapple stall, i ask for the cut off pineapple tops and plant them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Here is what I did in my very very small scale garden. Buy whole pineapple. Cut tops (or the crown) off and just shallowly plant these tops in the ground....each crwon is a new plant so leave space in between the crowns. Eat the rest ofthe fruit! They are easy to plant out but takes ages to grow and bear fruit. Thanks Doggie This is what i have been doing, with the exception when i go to our local markets and see a pieapple stall, i ask for the cut off pineapple tops and plant them. Once you get new growth put a bit of mulch or partally composted compost on the lower leaves, I don't mean bury it under mulch. As this mulch/compost breaks down the pineapple will absorb nutrients through its leaves. Un fortunately, my Father in law helpfully weeded my plot while I was away and all but 1 of my pineapples that I started 18 months before have gone I was expecting fruit this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Plant them close enough so they hold each other up when fruiting. This also helps to crowd out the weeds. Can't give you the exact spacing because it depends somewhat on the variety. Here in Hawaii I had the white, low acid variety with large fruit. most of my fruit averaged 10lbs (4 to 5 kilo)apiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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