6 common mistakes to avoid when growing pineapples from the top/crown

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[@dawnmdelo]

@dr_obisgarden I already asked this but need to know if I can use a pineapple with some brown & dead leaves? I don't want to waste my time trying to grow this if it doesn't sprout healthier leaves! Thank you!

[@dr_obisgarden]

​@dawnmdelo it depends. If the dry and dead leaves is due to stay out for too long then it will sprout new leaves and grow to maturity. However if the dead leaves were due to disease, it'll be reinfected even after growing new leaves and it may not grow to maturity. If you're unsure of the cause of the dry and dead leaves, I'd advice you to get new tops. Growing pineapple takes a long time so you want to start right 😊.

[@ValentinesDayTheCaneCorso]

​@@dr_obisgardeni have a small 1.5ft pineapple plant indoors, with a 3 inch pineapple growing up. The plant is green and vibrant. Lately the little pineapple is falling over and yellow as if its drying up. Should I cut the pineapple off? Do I need to transplant to a bigger pot? I also have a small baby plant growing next to the bigger one.

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Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your experiences. I have learned so much from your videos.

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You are so welcome 🤗. Glad to know you found my videos useful. Best wishes with your garden.

[@olutoluhi4241]

Interesting I never knew I could plant pineapple in buckets😮. Thank you so much for this video

[@dr_obisgarden]

Yes, you can! You're welcome.

[@Mr91495osh]

Put holes in buckets to drain excess water. Planting in ground is best. We plant in cloth bags so we can move in during cold snaps.

[@GeoffryWK]

I have 3 Pineapple tops I cut off planted in large pots, 2 years old now and doing fine. The should flower next year.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Great!

[@busibutpedro1131]

Thanks for this informative video. But sir i need your on fertilization by drenching, can i pour dissolved granular fertilizer at the center of pineapple without killing/damaging the plant? I will be thankful for you answer.

[@dr_obisgarden]

You're most welcome. If it's a granular fertilizer for foliar application, you can pour into the center. I won't recommend it for any other granular fertilizer slated for soil application.

[@RandiG63]

Great info 😊 thank you

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Thanks for your support, Randi. Much appreciated. Haven't heard from you in in while ☺️.

[@samyrodriguez5036]

You put it in water right after taking it off the fruit 100 percent guaranteed to rot in the water let the bottom of the stock dry before planting is the best way don’t water often because they hate wet feet just water when the top of soil is dry poor the water right in the center I have grown hundreds of pineapples

[@dr_obisgarden]

I agree that letting the bottom dry before putting it in water is the best. I recommend that too. However, if you actually cut off all remaining fruit from the bottom you can still put it in water right away and it will not rot unless of course the crown was already infected. This is from experience.

[@AlexTheDadLugo]

Every time I try to grow one in water it rots. How long do I let it dry before putting it in water?

[@allwithteju]

2days​@@AlexTheDadLugo

[@darrennaito8118]

What brand fertilizer do you recommend in vegetation stage.

[@dr_obisgarden]

I can't recommend a brand. But just look out for a fertilizer that has NPK composition of 19:19:19, 15:15:15, 20:10:10, or any combination that has high N and moderate amounts of P and K.

[@TaLeng2023]

I let it dry for 2 days. Gonna plant tomorrow. It's rainy season in my country and I'm trying to prevent them from rotting.

[@MochaMaknMoney]

Right! Everyone else says to let it dry. That's what I did to get roots. He's confusing 😅😅😅

[@dr_obisgarden]

I guess it didn't come out well. Leaving it out for a couple of days should be okay and allows it cure. What is not good is leaving it on the counter for a long time when you're not ready to plant. In that case it's better to let it root in water whilst waiting.

[@bronnythebard5459]

I bring mine in for the fall/winter and have a stick in them to see when they are dry. Summer we have it rain once a month at least so I don’t water them.

[@lisapezzella522]

great! what did you say re spraying? what are you spraying?

[@NecieytheGREAT]

Thank you

[@dr_obisgarden]

You're welcome.

[@happydach]

What about sunlight? Partial (initially) and/or Direct (later)?

[@dr_obisgarden]

It needs full sun.

[@RajGoyal108]

What about the sunlight? How much sunlight does my pineapple plant need? I live in India where the temperature these days is touching to 40°C. Also my plant is 3 years and 8 months old.

[@lovebug6390]

My pineapple been getting water since rainy season and it's growing way better

[@dr_obisgarden]

It can grow well when it gets enough water, but it will succumb to diseases if it gets too much water/rain and there're pathogens in the soil.

[@samikruse01]

Where are you growing your pineapple plant. Just wondering since they are responding well to the rain.

[@m7mdaal]

My pineapple is sick due to over watering, I once forget them for a whole month outside in a rainy weather and traveled overseas, since then the got sick and look like they’re dying, how can I save them? Please help!!!

[@FIRE-yw1wz]

Same thing is happening to my pineapple

[@AshleyGorgone]

What do you use for fungacide?

[@dr_obisgarden]

Forsetyl aluminum.

[@dabzprincess92]

So don't water through the top? And only water the soil? Because I just lost ALL 4 OF MY NEW PLANTS. I did 3 in water the same day changed the water every day no rot but no roots 4weeks later and idk what to do with them come tomorrow? Would you please advise? Thank you in advance. Thank you for this video. I'm in zone 9

[@samikruse01]

I am new to pineapple plants. Zone 9 as well. I have gotten roots abd pups by taking off the curled down leaves. I put onion peels and cinnamon in the water. Place them in glass jar. Grown roots and pups on them now planting them in soil. Hopeful ☺️

[@dabzprincess92]

@@samikruse01 I keep trying the same thing and I keep pulling off the ones that are starting to Brown and curl off so to avoid the root rot however nothing's working my prayers for growing pineapples for you are with you my fellow zone 9 grower. Much respect love and growth

[@MochaMaknMoney]

They can take a while. Try picking more leaves from the base.

[@mervynmontague1811]

Interesting and informative 🇯🇲 💯

[@dawnmdelo]

Can someone please tell me if I use a pineapple top that has a lot of brown & dead leaves? Will it grow healthier leaves later on? If someone can answer me asap I'd really appreciate it!!

[@dr_obisgarden]

It depends. If the dry and dead leaves is due to stay out for too long then it will sprout new leaves and grow to maturity. However, if the dead leaves were due to disease, it'll be reinfected even after growing new leaves and it may not grow to maturity. If you're unsure of the cause of the dry and dead leaves, I'd advise you to get new tops. Growing pineapple takes a long time so you want to start right.

[@MochaMaknMoney]

Yes. When you put it in the water and the roots grow, you will see new, green healthy leaves in the center. The brown leaves will start to turn green at the bottom as well. That's what mine are doing.

[@dawnmdelo]

@@MochaMaknMoney Thank you so much! If you don't mind me asking, would you know if I clipped some brown tips on another pineapple, is that okay? Do you think those will grow back as well? Sometimes I act before finding out! I need to slow down lol! Thanks again!

[@dawnmdelo]

@dr_obisgarden thank you! I didn't want to take that chance so I started over with a lot healthier one!

[@MochaMaknMoney]

@@dawnmdelo I clipped the brown parts off today and it looks pretty good. It should be ok as long as the middle hasn't started to rot. I had a second one that wouldn't grow roots, looked down in the middle and it had mold. I threw that one away. I'm going to try to post a picture of the one that I clipped the brown off. I potted it this morning. Hope this helps@

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[@marcellasmith8942]

I didnt understand the watering, you showed watering the center, then I think you said dont water in the center than showed plants with rotten centers. So what did you mean on watering

[@rustic35]

He never said don't water the centre. He said don't over water. 🤦‍♂️

[@t.a.c7292]

What I understand of what he said is that you need to either water directly into the center, or very low to the sides to prevent dirt from getting into the middle since that can rot the plant.

[@lindarandles2106]

I'm confused on that as well .

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Why do you use all these chemical ?

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What chemical are you referring to? Do you mean the fertilizer?

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[@triedzidono]

I'm like no.36. & I think I over-watered my now ex-pineapple. Will try again.

[@dr_obisgarden]

Glad you found out the mistake that killed your pineapple. Best wishes with your new one 🙏.

[@triedzidono]

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[@Rosalyn-z6t]

It doesn't take all that to grow pineapple!Bloodmeal, bonemeal,cow manure or worm casting or chicken manure.WATER!!!!!How to check your soil, for moisture,use your finger stick in soil for moisture if wet dont water if finger is dry water!!!.You will have pineapple less than 18 month or less!

[@MochaMaknMoney]

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[@RainbowsGamming]

mine is taller than me😂😂😂

[@dr_obisgarden]

That's awesome..means you have been treating it well..Keep it up👏

[@adrianr9307]

What a fuxxing load of bulljit, just use a liquid fertiliser at half strength when needed and make your own "soil" an equal share of course sand and coir mixed together do not use any old soil you find in the garden, grow pineapples in pots and always try to keep them in the sunshine by moving them around depending on what part of your garden the sun is shining on during the seasons.

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