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Pineapples are bromeliads and feed through their leaves. Ground fertilizer is needed for the development of roots. Feed every three to four weeks with a foliar fertilizer for acid loving plants.1
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly.Twist the leafy top of the pineapple and let it harden off by letting it sit around for a week or two or even a month. Remove two or three inches of the lower leaves. You will see bumps underneath where the roots will form. Plant in damp soil and press tightly around the base. Do not water. There is a waiting period of 18 – 24 month before you may see any pineapples developing.1
Sugarloaf pineaple is ripe when the fruit turns a deep green and has yellow dots in the center of the eyes. The eyes should be fully developed and look swollen. Look for the yellow dots in the center of the eyes around the base of the fruit.
The core of this pineapple is soft and edible. There is no truth in the myth that if you can pull a leaf from the crown (the top of the pineapple) is an indication of ripeness. Another indication of ripeness is a mild and pleasant aroma at the base of the fruit.1
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1 kauaisugarloaf.com/pages/about-pineapple