Story: Growing Your Own Pineapples
Episode: 4
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Air Date: 23rd March 2024

Neville takes one minute to show us a hack for growing your own pineapples at home.

• Pineapple, a fruit-bearing member of the Bromeliad family, is easy to grow anywhere in Australia and can be a simple and rewarding endeavour.
• To start, remove the top of the pineapple and strip the leaves around the base.
• Allow the top to dry indoors for a few days, and over time roots will begin to emerge.
• Water your pineapple top from above, allowing some water to be retained.
• Pineapple plants prefer light shade initially, transitioning to full sun once established.
• Regular feeding with liquid fertilizer is recommended.
• After established, flowers and fruit typically develop within two years.