View Full Version : Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
leasmom
02-07-2010, 11:58 PM
Okay, I just got my first Banana Tree, a Super Dwarf Cavendish and I've only had it a few days but I'm so excited about it that I bought an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant too. :goteam:
I'm trying to grow houseplants that will eventually feed us and so I was looking at other plants and didn't realize I could grow pineapples indoors too, so I'm excited about it all!!!
Greenie
02-08-2010, 03:56 PM
congrats!
leasmom
02-08-2010, 04:06 PM
I see from the photo that you grow bananas but have you ever grown pineapples?
Hi leasmom, I bought one about this time last year from ebay as well ( along with a sugarloaf and smooth cayenne) . One bit of good advice is that they like to be a bit on the dry side.. especially if they're next to your bananas that will consume a lot more water. Good luck with it.
leasmom
02-09-2010, 06:07 PM
Yeah I wanted to get the Smooth Cayenne one too. I ordered some Mini Orange seeds and some Columnar Apple seeds too. But the bananas, they need more water than the rest, is that what you're saying? I'm new to it all and kind of jumping in head first...:02:
Greenie
02-09-2010, 11:42 PM
I see from the photo that you grow bananas but have you ever grown pineapples?
Yes,I am currently growing some new varieties.They are fun to grow:bananas_b
Yeah I wanted to get the Smooth Cayenne one too. I ordered some Mini Orange seeds and some Columnar Apple seeds too. But the bananas, they need more water than the rest, is that what you're saying? I'm new to it all and kind of jumping in head first...:02:
Way to go jumping in head first like that. Best way to learn for sure. I think to keep the bananas growing best keep them as warm and brightly lit as possible. Their water consumption depends largely on the temperature. I water during winter after the top 2" of soil gets dry and then water thoroughly. Let the pineapple dry out a bit more before watering. You'll learn best from getting the "feel" of it from experience.
millworkman
02-10-2010, 02:07 PM
I just pulled the head off a pineapple bought from the store and put it in a pot to grow, did this about 8 months ago. I am expecting to get fruit from it this year.
leasmom
02-11-2010, 12:35 PM
Millworkman, you're not far from me! :03: Yeah I'm planning on doing that too as soon as I can get ahold of some fresh pineapples. Does anyone know what kind that will be in the store? I'm planning on buying it from an organic store.
millworkman
02-11-2010, 07:43 PM
I have no idea what you might get at the organic place, but I get mine from Kroger. I think mine are Delmonte Gold, or something like that. Just twist the stem off and tear the first few leaves off and put in water to root. Change the water everday and eventually you will get some good roots coming off. Plant and enjoy.
leasmom
02-11-2010, 09:53 PM
Thanks. I'll look for it the next time I go to the store which should be any day now...
millworkman
02-11-2010, 10:08 PM
Here is some good info.
How to Grow a Pineapple Top Indoors (http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.htm)
leasmom
02-12-2010, 05:40 AM
Thank You. I'm checking it out now...
NANAMAN
02-15-2010, 01:36 PM
Millworkman, you're not far from me! :03: Yeah I'm planning on doing that too as soon as I can get ahold of some fresh pineapples. Does anyone know what kind that will be in the store? I'm planning on buying it from an organic store.
Most pineapples sold in the US. are smooth Cayenne types, (Elite Gold, MD-2,ect..)
john_ny
02-15-2010, 02:24 PM
Many of the supermarkets, around here, will core pineapples for customers. Look for when they have them on sale (which means they'll sell lots of them) and ask the produce manager if you can have some tops. I've gotten a whole bag full of them like this, and they're free!
leasmom
02-15-2010, 04:56 PM
I got one from Krogers and its in the water now. Its been in there since Saturday. It only said Chiquita Gold on it so I'm assuming its a Elite Gold, right?
NANAMAN
02-16-2010, 12:05 AM
I got one from Krogers and its in the water now. Its been in there since Saturday. It only said Chiquita Gold on it so I'm assuming its a Elite Gold, right?
It's a version of an extra sweet Cayenne, not sure which one. Chiquita, Del Monte, and Dole, all develope their own planting stock. Good luck with your plant!
leasmom
02-16-2010, 07:21 AM
Oh thats kinda of exciting...I hope it gets as big as the stock one.
john_ny
02-16-2010, 03:54 PM
I've rooted them in just a glass of water. (I found it a good idea to change the water every couple of days) Also with some, especially the "Gold" varieties, when you peel the small lower leaves off, many times you will find small roots (up to about ¾ inch) already there. In that case, all you have to do is poke a hole in a pot and stick it in.
I've also grown them from seed.
harveyc
02-16-2010, 05:13 PM
I have a Sugarloaf which I've had for about two years (I think) and had noticed it was getting pretty big lately. I checked it out closer today (not easy, since it's in my crowded greenhouse) and it's got fruit! :D I have three others in pots outside (just because I made room for other things that were more important to me) and am surprised they've held up pretty well this winter. We probably had 20-30 days of frost so far and got down to 25F. They are near a pear tree which may have provided a tiny bit of shelter, but not much.
NANAMAN
02-18-2010, 03:24 AM
I have a Sugarloaf which I've had for about two years (I think) and had noticed it was getting pretty big lately. I checked it out closer today (not easy, since it's in my crowded greenhouse) and it's got fruit! :D I have three others in pots outside (just because I made room for other things that were more important to me) and am surprised they've held up pretty well this winter. We probably had 20-30 days of frost so far and got down to 25F. They are near a pear tree which may have provided a tiny bit of shelter, but not much.
Congrats Harvey! Post a pic. when you get a chance, thanx.
leasmom
02-18-2010, 05:57 AM
Yes post a picture. I'd love to see what it looks like. I am soaking some calamondin orange seeds and some columnar apple seeds that I'll be planting today. I just need the guava seeds to come and we'll have a regular little indoor tropical fruit aisle in a few years....plus I want to get more bananas.
leasmom
02-18-2010, 01:55 PM
IT CAME, IT CAME!!! THE ELITE GOLD CAME-:woohoonaner: Its a small little plant from Wellsprings Gardens but it is very healthy unlike the banana plant I got from Hirts Gardens. So now I have an Elite Gold, A Chiquita Sweet Cayenne?, I just planted the two varieties of Columnar Apples and Colamodine Orange seeds, will be starting some Ground Cherries-(Pineapple flavored) and Sunberries and when it comes, the guava!:02::bananas_b
sunfish
02-19-2010, 07:00 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29800&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29800&ppuser=2868)
millworkman
02-19-2010, 07:13 PM
Did you grow from seed?
sunfish
02-19-2010, 07:22 PM
Did you grow from seed?
No these are from Agri-Starts ,given to me from Richard
leasmom
02-19-2010, 09:21 PM
Wow, those look really nice! Good Job!
sunfish
02-19-2010, 09:36 PM
Wow, those look really nice! Good Job!
Thanks
leasmom
02-20-2010, 10:03 AM
How often do you water? Do you use water as much as Banana plants?
sunfish
02-20-2010, 11:47 AM
How To Grow Pineapples? Growing Pineapples Is Ridiculously Easy (http://www.tropicalpermaculture.com/growing-pineapples.html)
harveyc
02-22-2010, 04:37 AM
Congrats Harvey! Post a pic. when you get a chance, thanx.
Okay, just got back from some camping/biking on the NorCal coast and checked on my greenhouse with camera in hand.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=29861&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=29861&ppuser=775)
leasmom
02-22-2010, 09:21 AM
:woohoonaner: That looks nice!
NANAMAN
02-22-2010, 06:01 PM
Looking good Harvey! Thank's for the picture.
john_ny
02-25-2010, 02:13 PM
Here's a golden that's been in a glass of water for about 10 days. When I first peeled the small lower leaves off, they were about half the size, aND PLAIN. They got longer, and developed the hairs, in the water.
http://www.johngrows.com/pineappletop02.jpg
I've grown some from seed also. It's a slow process, but it can be done.
Here are some seed that have been sitting in some water for a couple of months. They're about the size and shape of sesame seeds, only darker. A couple of them are showing little green shoots.
http://www.johngrows.com/pineappleseed.jpg
Here are some plants, shortly after germinating. The circular thing in the center of the picture is a dime.
http://www.johngrows.com/pieappleseedling.jpg
http://www.johngrows.com/pineappleseedlingsep05%20001.jpg
Here are some, at about 3 months.
http://www.johngrows.com/pineapple3months.jpg
leasmom
02-25-2010, 09:40 PM
I've had mine in water for alot longer and it still hasn't developed any hairs on it. I took off the bottom leaves and removed the fruit...ugh! But the one I bought is growing...:woohoonaner:
pineapplefarmerwannabe
07-27-2010, 08:35 PM
I have 4 or 6 sugarloaf pineapple plants coming in these friday or monday.
I am aiming to have 10,000 in a 2 year time and all organic of course.
which me luck,I love pineapples
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