Step 1 - Twist the top green leafy part off of a pineapple and pull the bottom layer of leaves off. This will reveal the brown seedling things.
Step 2 - Place these in water for a few weeks until they begin to root.
Step 3 - Once rooted, plant these things.
Step 4 - Wait forever. Provide sufficient water. Make sure they don't die.
I'm on step 2ish. They have begun to root, but they appear to be turning a little brown. Not sure how this is going to turn out. Here are some pictures:
In a tropical climate, it takes about a year and a half to grow one pineapple. Here in Arkansas, it'll probably be closer to 2 years. We'll see.
8 comments:
Maybe you should read to them. I hear it helps.
Ugh. Now I have to try this.
I feel like I just watched an episode of Mr. Wizard.
That is so cool. I so could have used this when I taught 7th grade science. :)
Thanks for sharing, Alan! Krisi has been telling us how bad they look, but I think you're making progress. I think you and Dr. T have inspired us all!
I love pineapples! You know they are the southern symbol of hospitality...Hope they both grow big and strong!
You are a patient man, my friend. I'd do it for about a week and then forget about them.
Keep us posted. I'm curious!
Ugh. Now I have to try this.
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