• Fruits grow from basal suckers that can be trimmed off and potted up to create a new plant that will fruit in about 18 months.
• Another way to propagate is from buds on the fruit itself. The ‘Spanish Red’ that Jerry has harvested has new buds forming at both the top and the base of the fruit – the ones at the top will grow more quickly. Simply trim them off and allow them to dry out until the would heals and seals – about a week – then plant them into propagating mix.
• If planting the whole pineapple top, Jerry uses a larger pot, but for the smaller buds a seed tray is good. Within a few months they should have produced enough roots to be potted up.
• In warm Brisbane, Jerry uses plastic pots, but if growing in cooler climates, use a terracotta pot as this will help avoid cold, damp soil, which pineapples hate.

PINEAPPLE	Ananas comosus cv.
PINEAPPLE ‘SPANISH RED’	Ananas comosus cv.
PINEAPPLE ‘PURE GOLD’	Ananas comosus cv.

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