Pineapple is a cluster of small fruits into one. These little particles are formed from inflorescences, where everyone has their own little flower. To confirm this, an external structure consisting of a variety of cells. The pollination procedure lies on the poultry of the hummingbird. After pollination in the middle of the flower, fruits are formed.
For the first time, pineapples appeared on the territory of South America. Back in 1502, the Portuguese was first planted with these exotic bushes on O. Smey Elena. Since the time, the plant was brought to the territory of Africa as well as India. In Europe, they appeared much later.
Where the pineapples grow
If you analyze the consumption of all fruits, this fruit takes a worthy second place. This fruit has 20% of the total production of exotic fruits.
According to the results of statistics, it can be argued that almost 70% of all grown pineapple is used by the population living where they are engaged in mass cultivation. The first countries where the plant was evilored, are:
- Brazil;
- Paraguay.
It is also possible to allocate countries that are engaged in the cultivation of pineapples at the industrial level are the largest importers. It:
- Costa Rica;
- Brazil;
- Mexico;
- Thailand;
- Nigeria;
- Indonesia;
- China.
The largest height of production growth, as well as the sale of pineapples has been observed since 1960. According to statistics, each second pineapple is sold.
Pineapples are sold in the fresh, as well as canned form. In addition, they are actively used for the production of juices, jams, as well as fillers.
How the pineapples grow
Many mistakenly think that pineapples grow on the tree. But, as it turns out, this is not the right opinion. They represent a tropical perennial plant similar to the bush of grass. Outdoor air positively promotes growth, due to which the height of the bush can reach about 1.5 meters. The height is largely depends on the variety.
The leaves have a sufficiently rigid, as well as a meaty structure. Between themselves, they are tightly intertwined. The fleshiness of the leaves is explained by the fact that the plant accumulates moisture in it, which is in the future, if drought comes.
On an industrial scale, pineapples are grown on huge plantations, where they grow long rows. The spectacle is just incredible. Lush bushes are decorated with unusual cones, golden shade.
It is worth noting that to taste the acquired pineapple, it is possible to determine the method of its ripening. If he is completely sour and tart, he was torn before it was completely ripe, since that the fruit that had time to acquire a yellow color, while still on a bush, will be very sweet and juicy.
How long the pineapple is growing
In natural, that is, it blooms natural for him only after 3 or 4 years later. Just now the length of its leaves can be about 60 centimeters, and the base has a diameter of almost 10 centimeters.
Since much depends on weather conditions, the period of flowering may occur later. To ensure that the fruit is fully formed and ripened, it also leaves a decent amount of time.
It takes about 5 months. If we consider the production conditions when the maximum favorable conditions are created for the plant, you can achieve up to 3 yields per year.
The fetal parameters can be up to 25 centimeters relative to the diameter and up to 40 centimeters of height. At home, the size of the fruit can be much smaller.
How to grow pineapple on your own
This unusual fruit can be grown in three ways:
- with the help of seeds;
- shoots that are formed from the side of the bush;
- from Khokholka.
The easiest and most common way to grow pineapple with your own hands is considered to grow from a hokholka, that is, using only the top.
In order to have high-quality planting material you need to try to get the most ripe fruit. It must have a joke with good developed green and strong leaves, the surface of which has no damage. The peel should be characteristic brown with a golden tint.
After purchase, you need to carry out the following algorithm of actions:
- with the help of a sharp knife cut off the crown from the leaves;
- eliminate on the cropped top of the remnants of the pulp;
- gently cut down the lower leaves, because in the process of cultivation there will soon appear roots;
- leave the workpiece where dry, heat so that all sections dried.
It is very important about a few days to dry the prepared workpiece, because if you immediately begin landing, then there is a big risk of posting, and this is known to lead to death.
In order for the crown to start the root as soon as possible, you must perform the following steps:- Put the crown into a small container with water. The water level should be so that part of the Khokholka is completely covered without leaves;
- Put the container in a warm and dry place. It is best to place it on the windowsill;
- Regularly add water to the desired level.
If everything is done correctly and all the necessary conditions were created for cultivation, then the first roots will appear somewhere in 3 weeks. The disembarkation can be carried out when the root system length will be 2 centimeters.
In order for Pineapple to grow perfectly and develops, it is necessary to try to create the most optimal conditions for it. As the basis of the soil, you can take the one where there are equal shares of peat and sand. Do not forget about the drainage layer. If we are talking about young pineapple, the moisture is perfectly affected by its development, but it should be moderate. More adult pineapple should be watered 1 time per week, but not more often.
In addition, light is needed, but there should be no direct effect of sun rays. In proportion to the plant will increase in size, it is necessary to carry out a transplant procedure to a larger volume.
The plant must match the temperature where it grows. It is important that he was constantly warm, but at the same time the sun did not fall the rays from his leaves. If possible, it is necessary to carry out a plant on an open air, as it contributes to better growth and development.
With the onset of cold weather you need to try to protect the plant from drafts And at the same time, you need to put it as far as possible from the heating devices.
It is clear that I really want a bush not only grew, but also pleased with his fruits. When growing this plant at home, flowering can be achieved no earlier than 16 months from the moment of landing. The height of the plant is approximately about 25 centimeters.
A bouton is formed on top of the plant, which dissolves only 2 months after its formation. As soon as the bud is glad and dried, the fruit will immediately begin to form.
In some cases, the cultivation of pineapple at home flowering has to wait for years, and under certain circumstances it does not occur at all.
Then you can take action and carry out the flowability stimulation procedure. This can be done with ethylene.
It is necessary to take a small container and mix there with calcium carbide in an amount of 1 tsp., As well as 500 ml of water. The container with the resulting solution is best to cover, leave it is about 24 hours. After that, it is necessary to very gently pour the solution into another container so that there is no precipitate. The resulting means for 7 days it is necessary to pour the base of the upper leaves.
As a result of such a flowering procedure appears for 4-6 weeks. After the fruit completely matures, the bush itself begins to gradually die. At the same time, it most often forms several side shoots. If you put them on time and ensure the correct care, you can get a new bush, and then the long-awaited exotic fruit.