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MonBK · 12 July 2017, 02:58 PM

I'd grow another Pineapple.

Anyone here have them?

milov · 12 July 2017, 06:58 PM

Unless you are referring to some sort of obscure euphemism... I grew pineapples when I was living in the Cox Peninsula in the Top End. And Mangoes too!

MonBK · 12 July 2017, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by milov

Unless you are referring to some sort of obscure euphemism... I grew pineapples when I was living in the Cox Peninsula in the Top End. And Mangoes too!

No I'm not, I'm asking about pineapples.

Since it takes so long to grow one I simply don't have the time and was wondering if anyone else had the patience.

cop414 · 12 July 2017, 09:27 PM

How long does it take Mon?

MonBK · 12 July 2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

How long does it take Mon?

The last one took 2 years.

Ferdelious · 12 July 2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No I'm not, I'm asking about pineapples.

Since it takes so long to grow one I simply don't have the time and was wondering if anyone else had the patience.

Do they require a lot of maintenance?

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Do they require a lot of maintenance?

Not really, just water if it doesn't rain enough.

Ferdelious · 13 July 2017, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Not really, just water if it doesn't rain enough.

So with little maintenance are you worried about wasted space or that you might not be around when they fruit?

Rock · 12 July 2017, 10:37 PM

No kidding? I thought it was reasonably quick. My wife likes to grow things and produced a Pineapple a year or two ago. I didn't realise the damn thing had a two-year gestation.

KDS777 · 13 July 2017, 12:46 AM

In Canada one pineapple costs $5.00.................in Brasil you get 5 pineapples.

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KDS777

In Canada one pineapple costs $5.00.................in Brasil you get 5 pineapples.

Good to know.

KDS777 · 13 July 2017, 01:46 AM

You can only smuggle 2 pineapples successfully at a time. Not much profit in it.

armen34 · 13 July 2017, 02:16 AM

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You can only smuggle 2 pineapples successfully at a time. Not much profit in it.

you need to mass produce

GB-man · 13 July 2017, 02:38 AM

I'll stick to the grocery store. Can't imagine they'd survive here with the harsh winters.

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 03:43 AM

Edit: I forgot to add the 2 weeks in water prior to planting so add that to the total time.

Thatguy · 13 July 2017, 04:23 AM

Was it worth the wait?

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MonBK · 13 July 2017, 04:24 AM

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Was it worth the wait?

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Actually it was, it was mine.

encarter13 · 13 July 2017, 05:47 AM

We are growing this in my office. We don't have to worry hot or cold since it is indoors. It's almost ready to pick!

Threw in a G-Shock picture for ya too!

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wantonebad · 13 July 2017, 06:12 AM

ok so this was at your southern residence, not the one up north...

Jocke · 13 July 2017, 06:15 AM

It's not about time Mon, you've hugged it in a vodka glass before it's grown up.

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 06:28 AM

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ok so this was at your southern residence, not the one up north...

Yes, here we grow Polar bears.

swils8610 · 13 July 2017, 08:20 AM

Looks delicious Mon.

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hugs · 13 July 2017, 08:32 AM

Do they need planting at a certain time of year?:

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 05:22 PM

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Do they need planting at a certain time of year?:

I have no idea.

I bought one at Publix, cut the top off and put it in water for 2 weeks and then shoved it in the ground.

hugs · 13 July 2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I have no idea.

I bought one at Publix, cut the top off and put it in water for 2 weeks and then shoved it in the ground.

You could plant one per month then after the initial 2 years you only have to wait a month

milov · 13 July 2017, 06:34 PM

Hey Mon... so growing the pineapple from the cut off top is a slow process. But once the plant has established it should produce offshoots (pups) and those will flower and fruit much quicker and more frequently. With enough plants in good soil and regular water and a year round hot climate you can find yourself eating pineapples all year.

MonBK · 13 July 2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by milov

Hey Mon... so growing the pineapple from the cut off top is a slow process. But once the plant has established it should produce offshoots (pups) and those will flower and fruit much quicker and more frequently. With enough plants in good soil and regular water and a year round hot climate you can find yourself eating pineapples all year.

Thanks for the info.

Too bad I didn't know about this a few years back.

encarter13 · 13 July 2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Thanks for the info.

Too bad I didn't know about this a few years back.

Also, if you plant them indoors you need to plants so then can pollinate one another.

12 July 2017, 02:58 PM	#1
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encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	We are growing this in my office. We don't have to worry hot or cold since it is indoors. It's almost ready to pick! Threw in a G-Shock picture for ya too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

12 July 2017, 06:58 PM	#2
milov "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 517	Unless you are referring to some sort of obscure euphemism... I grew pineapples when I was living in the Cox Peninsula in the Top End. And Mangoes too!

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KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	In Canada one pineapple costs $5.00.................in Brasil you get 5 pineapples.

13 July 2017, 01:46 AM	#12
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	You can only smuggle 2 pineapples successfully at a time. Not much profit in it.

13 July 2017, 03:43 AM	#15
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Edit: I forgot to add the 2 weeks in water prior to planting so add that to the total time.

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13 July 2017, 06:34 PM	#26
milov "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 517	Hey Mon... so growing the pineapple from the cut off top is a slow process. But once the plant has established it should produce offshoots (pups) and those will flower and fruit much quicker and more frequently. With enough plants in good soil and regular water and a year round hot climate you can find yourself eating pineapples all year.

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