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NANAMAN
02-06-2008, 10:24 PM
I just took a few pictures of pineapples in bloom from my yard this morning. I've been out of town a lot lately, and it was a nice surprise to find these when I returned home! I hope you enjoy the pics.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7849&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7849)
Natal Queen
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7848&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7848)
Natal Queen
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7847&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7847)
Sugarloaf
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7846&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7846)
Sugarloaf
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7844&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7844)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=7843&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=7843)
and a couple of TC pineapples that are starting to grow a bit

D_&_T
02-06-2008, 11:06 PM
Congrats on the fruit

Greenie
02-06-2008, 11:42 PM
simply amazing!!!

mskitty38583
02-07-2008, 12:12 AM
:bananarow::bananarow::woohoonaner::2221::2221::2221::2221::2221 :. congrats on the pineapple!

momoese
02-07-2008, 09:57 AM
The plants look really healthy too. Congrats!

MediaHound
02-07-2008, 10:20 AM
:2221:

Congrats! I know you waited a long time for some of those!

NANAMAN
02-07-2008, 11:13 PM
Thanks guys, I have been waiting for them to fruit since last summers harvest. Dare I say, I almost enjoy pineapples more than most bananas that I've tried!

Ethan
02-10-2008, 12:46 AM
there is nothing like fresh picked pineapples not to mention the smell as they are ripening.

congrats,
-Ethan

heynow
02-10-2008, 02:49 PM
Nice pineapples, I think most of us plant more then just bananas.

dghays
02-14-2008, 08:22 AM
Nanaman, great varieties you have going. I have about a dozen varieties, such as red spanish, cheese pine, champakka, royal hawaiian (I think its a sugarloaf), pernambucco, jamaica sugar, MD2, but mostly, smooth cayenne. I'd be interested in trading slips, or if you have an interest in certain tropical fruit tree seeds I have. Let me know if you get extra slips you might have available for trade.

Gary

NANAMAN
02-17-2008, 11:59 AM
Gary, I would be interested in trading slips as soon as I get a few more! I'm also growing Cheesepine,Dacca,Rondon,and Sarawak but they are part of a project with another grower and still in TC stage. I'm curious about Jamaca Sugar,(fruitsize,taste,etc..).Any info. Would be great!!!

dghays
02-18-2008, 07:29 AM
My Jamaica Sugar is actually still small from TC also, from the USDA. Where did you get your TC's? I ate a cheese pine last summer, it was the best pineapple I've tasted so far. If you get any Natal Queen or Sugarloaf slips, I'd be interested in one or two of them. Perhaps I'll get slips this year from ones which are right now flowering: Red spanish, MD2, Champakka, One which might be pernambucco, I need to look at my map to verify which one it is, and a tiny ornamental one. The 'Royal Hawaiian' I think I have a slip of, it produces a white fleshed, very sweet pineapple. I have around 150 plants, most are smooth cayennes.

Gary

Greenie
02-19-2008, 11:21 PM
Gary,
nice to know that you are into pineapples also,Any pics????
thanks

dghays
02-20-2008, 06:43 AM
Here's the few pineapple pics I have online, first is just a smooth cayenne with 7 crowns:

http://www.dotphoto.com/SAN1/D5/DF/9A/iD5DF9AC5-61F5-4029-943A-CE8A37669DCE.jpg

My first pineapple bed from a couple years ago, now I grow them around most of my fruit trees, and am working them around a 42' blueberry bed:

http://www.dotphoto.com/SAN1/55/ED/7B/i55ED7B34-0546-4F46-AC92-ADBEA0836134.jpg

A pic from last summer, the small one is the cheese pine, others would be smooth cayenne, with I think one champacca. I've gotten them up to 6.5 lbs so far, most are over 5 lbs.

http://www.dotphoto.com/SAN1/24/84/FF/i2484FFF4-D8EE-4932-BC4D-1B63EA1493FF.jpg

My fruit photo album:

http://www.dotphoto.com/MemViewAlbum.asp?AID=4037624

NANAMAN
02-22-2008, 06:55 PM
Great pictures Gary!!!

NANAMAN
06-11-2008, 10:29 AM
It's pineapple harvest time here! Ripe Sugarloafs
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=10183&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10183)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=10184&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10184)

next years Pernambuco crop
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=10185&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10185)

Richard
06-11-2008, 10:43 AM
I'm jealous! I've got to get some pineapple pups growing here! :2731:

NANAMAN
11-21-2008, 11:09 PM
Ripe Elite Gold Pineapple:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=14590&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14590)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=14588&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14588)

Chironex
11-22-2008, 12:00 AM
Can pineapples be grown successfully in Las Vegas?

NANAMAN
11-22-2008, 11:57 AM
Can pineapples be grown successfully in Las Vegas?

They like tropical-subtropical environments, Las Vegas probably lacks enough humidity for healthy growth.

NANAMAN
03-04-2009, 12:27 AM
Just got back in town to find the pineapples are starting to fruit! Here's a couple of pictures:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=15960&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15960)
Pernambuco

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=15959&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15959)
Sugarloaf

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=15958&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15958)
Sarawak

NANAMAN
05-03-2010, 07:59 PM
2010 updated photos:
Rezende
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30832&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30832)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31293&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31293)

Rondon:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31291&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31291)

Queen:
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=30833&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=30833)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=31290&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=31290)

Greenie
05-03-2010, 08:52 PM
OMG!:bananas_b

NANAMAN
05-30-2010, 10:20 PM
More updated pictures:

Philippine Hybrid

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32234&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32234)

Rondon

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32235&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32235)

Queen

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32233&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32233)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32230&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32230)

Greenie
05-30-2010, 11:50 PM
amazing!:bananas_b

MediaHound
05-31-2010, 08:00 AM
excellent, tnx

Jack Daw
05-31-2010, 11:21 AM
What do you call these pineapple offshots in English? The proper term is not "pups", right?

NANAMAN
05-31-2010, 05:01 PM
What do you call these pineapple offshots in English? The proper term is not "pups", right?

On top of the fruit (Crown), below the crown but above the ground (Slip), attached to the plant below the soil surface (pup).

NANAMAN
08-09-2010, 10:32 PM
The latest pineapple harvested:

Rondon

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35423&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35423)

pineapplefarmerwannabe
08-13-2010, 11:39 AM
I have tc of Cayenne and Sugarloaf,I had 9 now I have 4...
I love pineapples in smoothies.
I traded 3 for blue java locally from ryboyer.
Mine are all small but looking for other types if anyone has anything available.
I wanna be like NANAMAN with 150 plants.

Richard
08-13-2010, 04:23 PM
I have tc of Cayenne and Sugarloaf,I had 9 now I have 4...
I love pineapples in smoothies.
I traded 3 for blue java locally from ryboyer.
Mine are all small but looking for other types if anyone has anything available.
I wanna be like NANAMAN with 150 plants.

At $1 apiece from AgriStarts, you might as well buy a flat or two.

pineapplefarmerwannabe
08-13-2010, 06:37 PM
Ananas cosomus 'Elite Gold' 1.10 /1,368
Ananas cosomus 'Smooth Cayenne' 1.10/ 1,512

1.10 a piece and over 1300 left for both of them.
they have no sugarloaf but that's fine,I have it!
maybe 2 flats.....of each

Thanks Richard

Richard
08-13-2010, 09:45 PM
... maybe 2 flats.....of each ...

Yeah, go for it! I'm totally jealous. I have several dozen growing here but it seems to take 24 to 36 months to fruit in my microclimate.

pineapplefarmerwannabe
08-15-2010, 01:21 PM
Yeah, go for it! I'm totally jealous. I have several dozen growing here but it seems to take 24 to 36 months to fruit in my micro climate.

Don't worry I'm jealous to,I wish I could live anywhere close to Napa valley,
to better the odds of a internship as winemaker/distiller both as hobbies.

indoorgrwr
08-29-2010, 02:28 PM
Lovely pics. Does anyone know where I can get a Pernambuco and Natal Queen slip or sucker?

Tony O
08-29-2010, 08:30 PM
Has anyone ever tried planting the seeds? If so, how do you get them to germinate? I had one give me a small pineapple last winter. I saved and planted the seeds from it, but nothing happened. :2141: Also, It took almost 6 months for the top to root. :bed: That seems like a long time. :ha:

pineapplefarmerwannabe
08-29-2010, 09:56 PM
Has anyone ever tried planting the seeds? If so, how do you get them to germinate? I had one give me a small pineapple last winter. I saved and planted the seeds from it, but nothing happened. :2141: Also, It took almost 6 months for the top to root. :bed: That seems like a long time. :ha:

put the seeds in a bag with very wet paper towel and 1-3 months to starting spourting good,I have over 100 seeds right now and 3 in pots and like 12-15 not fair behind in the last 4 months

NANAMAN
08-29-2010, 10:11 PM
Lovely pics. Does anyone know where I can get a Pernambuco and Natal Queen slip or sucker?


We are planning to begin TC production soon, not sure when any will be available. I don't know of other sources for those varieties.

frankthetank
09-07-2010, 09:51 PM
What is the min pot size i need (in gallons) to fruit a pineapple? I have a plant that is a few years old, that could fruit in the next year or so, but i think it needs to be in a bigger pot (i see roots coming out the bottom)...

Worm_Farmer
09-07-2010, 10:13 PM
The bigger the better. I am using 15 gal this year.

frankthetank
09-08-2010, 01:21 PM
Ouch... mine is in less then 5 gallon currently. I have a bunch of 7 gallons. I may have a 10 gallon. I'll pot up to 7 and next spring move up.

I want a giant home grown pineapple.

I've read that they will grow in almost pure sand.

harveyc
09-14-2010, 02:53 AM
Brian has posted more photos then he's included in this thread. I was checking them out tonight and thought I'd add them here for others that have been following this thread and drooling with envy!

Rondon from 8/9/2010
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35428&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35428)


Various plants in garden posted 9/13/2010
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=36617&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=36617)

Brian, can you give us a description of the fruit of Rondon and any others you've tried thus far?

NANAMAN
09-17-2010, 08:12 PM
Quote: harveyc
Brian, can you give us a description of the fruit of Rondon and any others you've tried thus far?


Thanks Harvey!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32235&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32235)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35423&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35423)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=35428&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35428)
Rondon is still being evaluated. I picked it a bit early cause I had to leave town and didn't want to miss tasting it. It also survived one of the coolest winters we've had in a long time, so the plant was in sad shape prior to fruiting. As you can see from the photo it's flesh is white, and almost no fiber. The taste was sweet but a little off ( due I think to the condition of the plant ). 3 1/2 to 4 lbs.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=32234&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32234)
Philippine Hybrid is still being evaluated. I didn't taste it due to being out of town at the time of ripening. Family members said it was one of the best this season. Plant was also trashed by winter, and the fruit was small. 2 lbs.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=16896&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16896)
Dacca is still being evaluated. Queen type 3 lbs. Plants also suffered from the winter. Sweet but a bit acidic, due I think to condition of plants prior to fruiting.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=10183&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10183)
Sugarloaf is no longer being grown. Fruits were small and although sweet, lacking enough acid to be flavorful.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=8837&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8837)
Natal Queen: 3lb. fruits that are sweet with exceptional flavor. Almost crispy fruit texture makes this variety one of my favorites.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17440&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17440)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=17439&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17439)
Sarawak: 3 to 3 1/2 lb. fruits with flavor that rivals Natal Queen. Also a favorite.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=14590&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14590)
Elite Gold: No longer being grown. After eating Natal Queens for the last 20 yrs. Its hard for me to eat any Cayenne variety. Even if they are sweet, they are always too acidic for my taste.

harveyc
09-18-2010, 01:29 AM
Thanks, Brian! I wish we could find some of these (especially your favorites) in some market!!!

Worm_Farmer
09-18-2010, 07:23 AM
Thanks, Brian! I wish we could find some of these (especially your favorites) in some marker!!!

Agree!
I seem to really like any pineapple that has white flesh.

Henry
09-22-2010, 03:59 AM
If anybody can spare some Natal Queens pubs, please pm me, I'd really appreciate it :)

Henry:)

NANAMAN
03-27-2011, 09:54 PM
The pineapples are starting to flower again. Thought I'd post a few pictures.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41118&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41118)
Kew

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41117&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41117)
Sarawak

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41116&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41116)
Abacaxi

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41115&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41115)
Rezende

Greenie
03-28-2011, 11:58 AM
:d:d:d Niceeeeeee!

NANAMAN
03-31-2011, 08:34 PM
a couple more photos

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41255&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41255)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41256&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41256)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=41257&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=41257)
Natal Queens

NANAMAN
05-09-2011, 09:11 PM
Here's how they look a month later!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42596&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42596)
Rezende

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42598&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42598)
Natal Queens

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=42597&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=42597)
front to back: Abacaxi, Kew, Rezende, Sarawak(2)

harveyc
05-09-2011, 10:11 PM
Thanks for sharing, Brian. You're doing a great job with them and making me drool! ;)

NANAMAN
07-12-2011, 11:16 PM
Returned home this week and had several pineapples to try. Thought I'd post a few pictures of the mature fruit. A few friends stopped by today so I cut into a Natal Queen for them to try. We all agreed that it was the best pineapple that any of us had ever eaten. Can't wait for another one of those to ripen!

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=44292&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=44292)
Rezende

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=44290&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=44290)
Kew

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=44289&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=44289)
Sarawak

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=44293&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=44293)
Natal Queen

NANAMAN
07-13-2011, 06:19 PM
Harvested Fruit

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=44305&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=44305)


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=44304&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=44304)