Pineapple
Pineapple is a fruit in the Bromeliaceae family. It grows best in full sun with low to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 10-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tropical bromeliad (crown/slip) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Tropical fruit; can be started from a fruit crown.
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a terrestrial bromeliad grown from the leafy crown of a fruit or from slips; each plant yields one fruit, then offsets. A houseplant or patio plant in cold zones.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Ananas comosus|Hardiness zones: 10-11|Propagation: crown or slips|Light: Full sun|Water: Low to medium|Mature size: 2-4 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for pineapple yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.