Preparing soil
Pineapple grows in almost any type of soil, provided it is free-draining. Slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.0 is considered optimum for pineapple cultivation. The soil must be well drained and light in texture. Heavy clay soil is not preferred. It can grow in sandy, alluvial or laterite soil.
The land is prepared for planting by plowing or digging followed by leveling. Depending on the nature of the land, trenches of convenient length, about 90 cm. the width and 15-30 cm. the depth is prepared.
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Pineapple is a humid tropical plant. It grows well.Pineapple is usually propagated by sucker, slip, crown. These planting materials of 5-6 months age bear flowers after 12 months of planting except crowns which bear flowers after 19-20 months. Pineapple plants produced through tissue culture are also available for cultivation
For commercial viability, high-density cultivation is recommended. Planting density 63,400 plants/ha. (22.5 x 60x 75 cm.) is ideal for sub-tropical and mildly humid conditions, whereas for hot and humid conditions a plant density of 53,300 plants/ha. spaced at 25 cm. from plant to plant within a roW, 60 cm. from row to row and 90 cm. from trench to trench (25 cm x 60 cm x 90 cm.) provides a high yield.
Harvesting
Material used and prevailing temperature during the fruit development. The fruit usually ripens about 5 months after flowering. Irregular flowering results in the harvesting spread over a long period. In order to get uniform flowering (over 80%) in the main season, Ethrel (@ 100 ppm.) solution is applied to plants one month before flowering.
The fruits are harvested for canning purpose when there is a slight change at the base of developing fruits. The fruits used for table purpose are retained until they develop a golden yellow color