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02-07-2010, 11:58 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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.
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!!! |
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02-08-2010, 03:56 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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02-08-2010, 04:06 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
I see from the photo that you grow bananas but have you ever grown pineapples?
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02-09-2010, 05:20 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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.
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02-09-2010, 06:07 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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...
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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.
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02-10-2010, 02:07 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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.
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02-11-2010, 12:35 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
Millworkman, you're not far from me! 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.
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02-11-2010, 07:43 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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.
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
Thanks. I'll look for it the next time I go to the store which should be any day now...
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
Thank You. I'm checking it out now...
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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Most pineapples sold in the US. are smooth Cayenne types, (Elite Gold, MD-2,ect..)
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02-15-2010, 02:24 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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!
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02-15-2010, 04:56 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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?
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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!
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
Oh thats kinda of exciting...I hope it gets as big as the stock one.
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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.
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Re: Just Ordered an Elite Gold Pineapple Plant off Ebay
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! 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.
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