Sweet, tart and juicy, a pineapple is a delicious treat, especially in the hot summer. It is one of my favorite tropical fruits to eat and use to make juice. Originating in tropical South America, it ...

Question: We harvested a pineapple and noticed shoots growing from the base of the portion still in the ground. Will these grow new plants? Answer: More pineapples are on the way in as little as a ...

You don't need a ton of room to grow produce inside your home. In fact, here are several fruits you didn't know you could ...

As a lark, I planted the top of a pineapple in a 2-gallon bucket, and it is growing so rapidly that it will soon have to be transplanted. Please advise me if it should be planted in the ground or a ...

Pineapples are a versatile fruit that can be used as an ingredient in salads, desserts and even as a controversial pizza topping. Sadly for those longing for a taste of the tropical, this fruit is ...

Yes, you can grow a pineapple from its crown. So before you throw away the spiky leaves at the top of your pineapple fruit, consider whether you want to grow your own tree. It's a relatively simple ...

Growing tropical fruits, such as mangoes, papayas, star fruit (carambola), bananas and avocados, is challenging here -- the possibility of freezes in the 20s or even the teens hangs over us every ...

While pineapple plants (Ananas comosus, in the Bromeliaceae family) are not native to Florida or even North America, with a bit of pampering, you can grow them in Tallahassee in either pots that can ...

Question. I have a few pineapple plants in my yard with fruit. How do I know when they are ready to pick? Answer. Don’t worry; pineapples let you know when they are sweet and juicy. Fruits need about ...

Q: I’d love to share some of the two pineapples I just harvested today in Mercer County, N.D, - Jessie Krieger. A: When I hear of pineapple plants producing fruit, I visualize plantations in tropical ...