Growing pineapple at home

Imagine you wake up, go to the window, open the curtains with a slight movement of your hand and see on the windowsill a whole tropical paradise where pineapple grows.

In fact, it is possible to make such a paradise in a way that pineapples can even grow at home. One has only to stock up on patience and time. Prepare to wait more than six months.

How to choose the right pineapple for planting.

First you need to buy a pineapple in the store, this fruit will serve as the basis for growing other pineapples.

Do not forget to choose pineapples according to some criteria. We select them as follows:

The fruit should have hard green leaves and should not be damaged in any way.

The pineapple should also have a brownish-golden, firm skin. Do not forget that the aroma should not be strong, somewhat sweetish.

Preparing for landing.

After purchase, you need to separate the top of the pineapple. To do this, hold the base of the fruit with one hand, and roll the leaves with the other at this time. We do this carefully so as not to damage the fruit. You can skip the twisting and just cut the top off without the hassle. It is also necessary to remove the pulp and pinch off the lower leaves.

Now you need to give the leaves a rest for a whole week. To do this, hold the top of the pineapple upside down, it should dry out.

After that, pour water into some container, for example, into a glass. And we immerse the stem in this water. This glass should be placed in a very well-lit place, it is desirable that the rays of the sun fall on it. Now the most important thing is to wait until the stem begins to form roots.

This can take anywhere from two weeks to 1 month. At this time, it is necessary to change the water every two days, maintaining the same temperature. Avoid sudden changes in temperature because pineapple is a rather moody fruit and may not like sudden changes.

Planting process.

Now we take a pot, preferably fifteen centimeters high, and fill it with cactus soil. We do this because both plants love the same soil. Now we plant our stem there.

Now it is imperative to put the future fruit in a place that is illuminated by the sun. Note that the room temperature must be at least eighteen degrees Celsius. Remember to water the pineapple and keep the soil moist at all times. To make the pineapple grow faster, you can cover it with a plastic bag, thereby creating a greenhouse effect.

In about six months, a flower will appear. It is from this flower that blue petals then begin to form, and from there the fruit.

The benefits of pineapple.

And now, so that you have an even greater desire and motivation to plant this beautiful exotic fruit, I will tell you about some of the beneficial properties of pineapple:

Pineapple slows down aging. This fruit contains vitamin B1, which helps to lose weight. Therefore, if you eat pineapple, you can lose weight.

It is this fruit that normalizes the complexion, maintains the elasticity of the skin. Pineapple is also good for high blood pressure and helps fight heart disease.

As you can see, the process of growing pineapple is not difficult, but long. The main thing is to do all the actions in order and properly care for the tropical fruit.