Pineapple Growing Guide
Pineapple is a tropical bromeliad that produces a composite fruit from 100-200 individual flowers fused together. It is the third most important tropical fruit after banana and mango. Commercial production uses vegetative propagation via crowns, slips, or suckers.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: sandy loam, loam, laterite
pH range: 4.5 - 6.5 (optimal: 5.5)
Drainage: excellent
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- mealybug
- pineapple scale
- nematodes
- symphylids
Common Diseases
- heart rot
- butt rot
- fusariosis
- pineapple wilt (mealybug-vectored)
Use to identify issues early and prevent crop losses.
Growing Tips
Pineapple is a CAM (crassulacean acid metabolism) plant that opens stomata at night; irrigate in the evening for most efficient water uptake.
Flowering can be induced with ethylene gas or calcium carbide to synchronize harvest timing across a field.
A ratoon crop from suckers is typically more profitable than replanting; well-managed fields can produce 2-3 ratoon harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Pineapple take to grow?
Pineapple typically takes 540 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 60 days. The best planting season is spring, early summer.
What soil does Pineapple need?
Pineapple grows best in sandy loam, loam, laterite soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5. Excellent drainage is required.
What temperature does Pineapple need?
Pineapple grows best at 23-32°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Pineapple?
Pineapple yields approximately 50,000 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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