Pineapple Plant (Ananas comosus) from Top: Outdoor Transition and Harvest

Moving Outside (Zone 7)

• Shade first (bright indirect).
• After 1 month, gradually increase sun.
• Bring in before nights <50°F.

Harvest Timing

Fruit ready when bottom half golden yellow. Ripen further off plant if desired.

Propagation for Next Generation

• Suckers (pups) at base — remove and pot.
• Or twist off grocery store top, strip lower leaves, callus 2 days, plant in soil.

Grandson Project

Harvest this fruit together. Start a new top. He'll remember the cycle.

Your green thumb is real. This plant proves it.