- Pictures
- Origin
- South America
- Weigh/Count
- Weigh & Count
- Harvest Time
- 18–24 months after planting. After the first fruit, the plant produces suckers (pups) which can yield additional fruits within 12–18 months
- Usage
- Culinary, Nutritional, Fruit-Fresh, Ornamental
- Perennial/Annual
- Perennial
- Growth Type
- Bromeliad, Herbaceous, Shurb
- Planting Distance
- 50–80 cm apart in rows, with 1–1.5 m between rows for ease of access and airflow
- Nutritional Info
- High in vitamin C, manganese, bromelain enzyme
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Eat raw, make juices, smoothies, salsas or put them on pizzas
- per Amount
- Unit
- Harvest days
- Tuesday, 26. May - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 2. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 9. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 16. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 23. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 30. June - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 14. July - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 11. August - Weekly Food Basket, Tuesday, 4. August - Weekly Food Basket
- Price
- 1350
- Medicinal Uses
- Digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, immune support
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 1
- Spanish Name
- Piña
- Category
- Fruit
- Scientific Name
- Ananas comosus
- Edible parts
- Fruit
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited March 6, 2026.Open in Notion