How To Grow Pineapple From Seed
Step-by-step instructions for growing pineapple plants (Ananas comosus) from seed. Article also shows how to collect seeds from pineapple fruit.
Makes: 1 plant
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Tweezers
- Heat mat with thermostat
Ingredients
- 10 seeds Pineapple seeds
- 2 sheets Paper towel moist
- 1 bag Food storage bag
Instructions
- Prior to sowing, soak your seeds in warm water (77°F or 25°C) for 8 hours.10 seeds Pineapple seeds
- After presoaking, spread seeds out on moist paper towel. Paper towel should be moist but not dripping wet when squeezed.2 sheets Paper towel
- Fold over paper towel and place in food bag.1 bag Food storage bag
- Keep bag at 77°F (25°C) or a bit lower, replenishing moisture as needed using spray bottle. A heat mat with a thermostat is helpful for this. At lower temperatures (70°F ish or 21°C), seed sprouting will be slower but can still work.
Notes
If seeds are viable, they may sprout in 4-8 weeks with recommended conditions.
Many pineapple seeds are either not viable or take a long time to germinate. The only way to find out is to try.
Alternate Method
You can also start the seeds by presoaking them (see above) and sowing them in moist potting mix. Add a humidity dome and keep potting mix at recommended germination temperature of 77°F (25°C) using a heat mat with thermostat.
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