Pineapple is one of the most popular fruits in the world: versatile and tasty, it can be used in an endless number of different sweet preparations, as well as in the preparation of smoothies and juices. This fruit also offers many health benefits: it helps prevent fluid retention and regulate blood pressure.
Pineapple has natural laxative properties and is rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamins A, B and C, magnesium, potassium, carbohydrates and manganese.
However, few people know that it is possible to grow pineapples even at home without having a lot of space. In this article we explain how to do it.
You need:
- A pineapple
- a cutting board
- A very sharp knife
- a glass container
- A pot and some soil.
Cut off the top of the pineapple, about an inch below where the leaves begin.
With the same knife, remove any remains of pulp that remain around the neck, leaving it almost flush with the leaves. Peel the pineapple trunk and clean it well .
Place the cut piece in a glass container filled with water and wait for it to take root . Remember to change the water periodically and place the container in a place well exposed to light.
Once the roots have formed (this will take about a month), place the pineapple in a well-drained pot filled with potting soil . Place the pineapple in the center of the pot by making a hole, then cover with more soil and water well.
Take a clear plastic bag and poke holes in it with a pen. Cover the plant with the bag and tie the ends. Pineapple prefers tropical climates, and the envelope method helps retain heat and moisture. > .
After a few weeks, new leaves will begin to form in the center of the plant. At that point you can discard the bag and wait for the rest of the plant to form . It will take about two years before you can harvest home-grown pineapple .