Growing Pineapples from Seed

Kbud · 06-16-2013, 09:10 PM

Hi all!

Well, I don't expect this to become the new pineapple diaries thread, but I wanted to ask a few questions and get some experience on growing pineapples from seed.

Anyway, I harvested 7-8 seeds from the pineapple I accidentally butchered in the pineapple diaries thread. I have kept them in a plastic bag in my desk drawer and have not planted them yet. I just have a few questions.

1) Under grow lights and a heat mat, how long will they take to sprout?

2) Will they grow true to species (be a copy of the mother plant)

3) How long will it take for the plants to mature?

4) How fast do the plants grow?

I would also really appreciate it if we started a discussion here like on the pineapple diaries, sharing experiences, tips and pics. I am going to keep this post informal, instead of with a journal and everything like on the pineapple diaries thread.

Thanks,
Kbud

sunfish · 06-16-2013, 09:14 PM

Thanks

Jose263 · 06-18-2013, 08:41 AM

K - I have three potted pineapple plants from tops of store bought fruit. The largest finally sprouted a baby after 2+ years . I'm not much for keeping notes but will take a photo later. would love to know more about growing from seed.

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Originally Posted by Kbud

Hi all!

Well, I don't expect this to become the new pineapple diaries thread, but I wanted to ask a few questions and get some experience on growing pineapples from seed.

Anyway, I harvested 7-8 seeds from the pineapple I accidentally butchered in the pineapple diaries thread. I have kept them in a plastic bag in my desk drawer and have not planted them yet. I just have a few questions.

1) Under grow lights and a heat mat, how long will they take to sprout?

2) Will they grow true to species (be a copy of the mother plant)

3) How long will it take for the plants to mature?

4) How fast do the plants grow?

I would also really appreciate it if we started a discussion here like on the pineapple diaries, sharing experiences, tips and pics. I am going to keep this post informal, instead of with a journal and everything like on the pineapple diaries thread.

Thanks,
Kbud

PR-Giants · 06-18-2013, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kbud

Hi all!

Well, I don't expect this to become the new pineapple diaries thread, but I wanted to ask a few questions and get some experience on growing pineapples from seed.

Anyway, I harvested 7-8 seeds from the pineapple I accidentally butchered in the pineapple diaries thread. I have kept them in a plastic bag in my desk drawer and have not planted them yet. I just have a few questions.

1) Under grow lights and a heat mat, how long will they take to sprout?

2) Will they grow true to species (be a copy of the mother plant)

3) How long will it take for the plants to mature?

4) How fast do the plants grow?

I would also really appreciate it if we started a discussion here like on the pineapple diaries, sharing experiences, tips and pics. I am going to keep this post informal, instead of with a journal and everything like on the pineapple diaries thread.

Thanks,
Kbud

Thanks,
Kbud
4) keepin this post informal

robguz24 · 06-18-2013, 11:51 AM

2) I would think they wouldn't. If you want true to the mother plant, plant the top or another sucker. Where I live, a lot of people grow white pineapple, aka Sugarloaf, and yellow ones. I've been told that if you mix varieties in the same area, which I do, you get seeds because they may have been cross pollinated. Otherwise they are seedless. Not all of mine get seeds, but when they do, I'm guessing the seeds are from 2 varieties, and not true to type. Could get some interesting hybrids maybe?

Kbud · 06-18-2013, 12:59 PM

Hmmm. I'll plant my seeds today and post pics of the setup and the seeds themselves!

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06-18-2013, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kbud Citrus Lover! Location: Upstate NY Zone: 6 Name: Spekter Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 147 BananaBucks : 41,621 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 67 Times Was Thanked 66 Times in 34 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 4 Times	Re: Growing Pineapples from Seed Hmmm. I'll plant my seeds today and post pics of the setup and the seeds themselves! __________________ Hi! My name is Spekter! Hopefully I can be of some help! I grow tasty/useful tropical plants and carnivorous plants! Check out my tasty tropical plants blog: http://spektersplants.wordpress.com

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