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Behold, my tiny pineapple that I grew (lemmy.world)

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It's tiny but it smells amazing. Can't wait to try it.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nice job! I started a top earlier this year and have managed not to kill it (this is my 3rd try). Hoping for a pineapple in a couple years. How long did yours take?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

7 years, but that's because I tried to let it flower on its own. I got tired of waiting and made it flower using a calcium carbide tablet. Two years in a row I've used calcium carbide and it's worked well for me.

I'd wait til your plant is established and strong before trying to induce it to flower. Give it at least 2 years. Hope your third try is a charm!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Thanks for the tips! I've read it typically takes 2-3 years - great to know about this calcium carbide.