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Pineapple farming faqs are common questions people often ask about pineapple farming business. Here we are listing the most common questions about this profitable business, and trying to answer them. Hope you will find your answer. Don't hesitate to ask us if you have more questions.

Pineapple Farming FAQs

1. Is Pineapple farming profitable?

Yes, commercial Pineapple farming is a very profitable business. Commercial production generally require less caring and other management. Even the beginners can start this business. If there is good demand of Pineapple in your local market, then you can start this fruit farming business for making money.

2. How to start Pineapple farming?

Starting commercial pineapple farming is relatively an easy and simple business. First of all, select a very good location, prepare the soil by ploughing and adding organic fertilizers, plant seedlings, provide them with adequate fertilizer and water, and always try to take good care of the plants.

3. How long does it take to grow a pineapple?

Most of the pineapple variety become ready for harvesting 15-18 months after planting. Although exact harvesting time depends on numerous factors such as pineapple variety, time of planting, type and size of the plant.

4. How many times can you harvest pineapple?

Pineapple plants can fruit a total of three times during their lifetime before you must replace the plant, although not all plants are capable of producing multiple fruit and some plants may fruit more.

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5. How many pineapples can you get from one plant?

Individual pineapple plants may produce up to two fruit (plant crop and ratoon crop). The ratoon (second) fruit is produced from a sucker that arises below the fruit and is allowed to grow. After harvesting the first fruit (primary or plant crop), remove all suckers and hapas but one.

6. Do pineapple plants reproduce every year?

Most of the plants will continue to produce additional fruit every year for several years with good care and management.

7. Where is pineapple grown in India?

Currently, India produces 1.53 million tonnes of pineapple with productivity of 15.3 t/ha. The major pineapple producing states in India are Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala and Bihar.

8. How many pineapples can you grow in 1 acre?

You can grow around or up to 23,000 plants per acre.

9. Do pineapples need a lot of soil?

No, these plants can be grown in 6 or 6 inch pot.

10. What climate do pineapples need to grow?

Pineapples prefer climates with 1,000mm to 1,500mm annual rainfall, and they can tolerate drought conditions very well.

11. What type of soil is good for pineapples?

Pineapples generally grow best in a wide range of soil types. They will grow well if there is good drainage system available and if the soil has pH of 4.5 to 6.0.

12. What kind of soil do pineapples like?

Pineapples generally like sandy loam soil with good drainage system.

13. How long will a pineapple plant live?

Average lifespan of a pineapple plant is around or up to 7 years.

14. Are pineapple plants high maintenance?

No, pineapple plants don't require high maintenance. Actually, it's very easy to take care of the pineapple plants.

15. How much water do pineapples need?

Pineapples generally require less water as compared to many other fruits. They are drought-tolerant and dislike waterlogged soil. These plants generally require about 1 inch of water per week.

16. Do pineapples like full sun?

Yes, pineapple plants grow best in full sun.

17. What is the best fertilizer for pineapples?

Best fertilizer for pineapple plants is an NPK fertilizer with with 6-6-6 or 10-10-10 values.

18. Is urea good for pineapple?

Yes, urea along with potash is the most need input for pineapple (both for growth and for uniform flowering).

19. Do pineapples need pesticides?

Yes, actually pineapples need very large amounts of pesticides.

20. Are there male and female pineapple plants?

Each fruitlet develops from a hermaphrodite flower, which is self-sterile although it has both male and female parts.

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