The Baby Pineapple Story
When I planted the top of a pineapple in a pot several years ago (I can’t recall exactly when), it was to provide a leafy plant – I had no idea it would turn into a great fruit! Crazy, I know – but even living not far from huge commercial pineapple farms, I had no idea how they actually grew.
The Baby Pineapple – September 1st, 2025
Over the past four months I have watched as the pineapple grew – and at the end of December, it seemed like the weight of the fruit was pulling the plant to one side. I touched it and it fell into my hand.
I have had it in a bowl in my lounge room for a few days, and now it looks ready to eat. I feel sad about eating it – but I don’t want it to go to waste. I will eat it.
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Learning How to Grow a Pineapple
It was really a surprise to me – I had not given any thought to it growing to a mature fruit. When the baby pineapple appeared, I did some research, yes, on Google, and I learned a few things about growing them. Soon afterwards, I bought a pineapple at the supermarket, and followed some instructions, and I have a new plant to put in a pot.
Right now, it is about finding how best to use my fruit – I must eat it – or perhaps freeze it, but right now I like to admire the exciting fruit.
What exciting fruit/plant have you grown?
