After the cold treatment you may plant as with the citrus seeds. A Patient Pineapple To grow a pineapple plant cut off the top of a ripe pineapple with an inch of fruit remaining. Let it dry for a day or two, then plant it in a pot filled with potting soil mixed with sand. Completely cover the fruit portion leaving the pineapple leaves showing. Mist and set in a bright warm spot.
Pineapple is a bromeliad which means it takes in water through it's leaves.
Mist or water right into the leaf whorl. It takes patience to grow a pineapple because you may not see new growth for several months. To induce a pineapple plant to bloom try placing it in a plastic bag for several days with a few pieces of cut apple. The ethylene gas given off by the apple may induce the plant to flower. Drop us a line.