History of Pineapples

Pineapple’s, also known as Ananas, Nanas and Pina are originally from South American, mainly Brazil and Paraguay, where they still grow in the wild. The Spanish helped to spread them around the world in the 16th Century; most now come from Hawaii, Guam and thePhilippines. The best qualities come from Hawaii They are the only edible plants in the Bromeliad family. Like Bromeliad’s they produce one flower that fruits in about eighteen months. Keep your pineapple plant slightly acid, (4.5 to 6.5) adding some pine bark will work. Pineapple’s are drought tolerant, and love rainfall. They grow easily in both Tropical and sub-tropical regions. Short bouts of freezing temperatures are usually not a problem.Pineapples do just fine in Central Florida. I’ve been growing them for years on the Central East Coast of Florida.

Don’t let other people tell you that you can’t grow something where you live, it all depends on how much effort you are willing to put into it to keep it alive and growing. Its true that it is easier to grow it under ideal conditions, but if you adjust for them based on the difference you face from where they originally came from you can product acceptable results. Now regarding tropical fruit such as Pineapple’s, if your location is slightly cooler, watch the weather closely and either cover them or keep them in pot’s and bring them inside. In more northern location you may need a greenhouse  with or without a heater.