Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Pineapple in Pots or Fields

🍍 Introduction

Pineapple is a drought-tolerant fruit that grows well in pots and fields with minimal care. Its sweet taste and ornamental look make it ideal for home and farm.

🪴 Planting Methods

• Use healthy suckers or crowns.
• In pots, use 15–20 inch deep containers with sandy soil.
• Ensure full sunlight (6–8 hrs daily).

💧 Watering & Sunlight Tips

• Water every 3–5 days.
• Avoid waterlogging.
• Mulch with dry leaves to retain moisture.

🦠 Common Issues

• Red spider mites and mealy bugs.
• Use neem-based sprays.

🌼 Flowering and Fruit Formation

• Begins 10–12 months after planting.
• Fruit ripens in 5–6 months post flowering.

🧃 Harvesting

• Wait till the fruit turns golden.
• Harvest early morning.

👨‍🌾 Mixed Farming Advantage

• Pineapple can be intercropped with banana, papaya, and guava.