As a relatively simple agricultural practice with high profit potential, starting a pineapple plantation, when done correctly, is an excellent choice. This is because the fruit does not require cutting-edge technology, but still needs care, particularly regarding climate, as it needs regions that maintain high temperatures for most of the year.
Therefore, if you want to stay updated on the best tips to start a pineapple plantation, check out the information we at 7MBoots have prepared for you!
The first step in starting your pineapple plantation is acquiring the seeds for the fruit. The propagation of the fruit can be done via the crown method (where the plant is planted directly in the soil), but this technique is more suitable for small-scale cultivations.
Therefore, if your goal is to establish a large-scale pineapple plantation, it is recommended to plant using seedlings of the type suckers or pups, which can be purchased from nurseries. This way, it is possible to choose the best species and ensure a good final quality of the fruit. Additionally, it is essential to determine which variety of pineapple will be implemented. For instance, in Brazil, the most cultivated species are the Branco de Pernambuco, Pérola, and Jupi, which are great for fresh consumption. On the other hand, the Smooth Cayenne, which has no thorns on its leaves, is the most recommended for industrialization.
Extra tip: To start understanding about pineapple, look for a specific course or hire a specialized professional to advise you on the best type of fruit according to your land and region.
Being a plant typical of regions with tropical or subtropical climates, pineapple should be planted in areas with high temperatures year-round, specifically between 22 °C and 32 °C. However, if your region is cooler, it may be worthwhile to adapt the climate artificially. Moreover, it is important that the selected location for planting has soil with sandy or medium texture and is well-drained.
To ensure that your harvest is successful, choosing the right time to start planting is crucial.
If you decide to go for dryland farming, without mechanical irrigation, it is best to plant the seeds between mid and late summer, a period when rains are more frequent. However, if you are going to cultivate pineapples using irrigation, there is no specific time to start planting, as it can be initiated in any month of the year. However, irrigation must be monitored, as the plant cannot tolerate waterlogged soil.
For your pineapple plantation to be successful, it is essential to meticulously prepare the soil. For example, if the soil has already received a previous crop, it will be necessary to burn the remnants of the plants before starting a new planting. Subsequently, tilling the soil is required to remove all impurities.
In addition, some procedures are recommended to enrich the soil, such as liming.
Tip: 50 days before starting your plantation, add limestone to the soil, but do so cautiously to avoid excessively raising the pH of the soil.
The planting of the seeds should be done manually. It is recommended to create small holes or trenches about 10 centimeters deep. In addition, the seeds should be spread vertically and arranged in rows, with each hole spaced 40 centimeters apart, ensuring that one plant does not hinder the growth of another. Finally, it is essential to cover the seeds with two layers of soil to facilitate germination.
The final step before commercialization is to ensure that the pineapple harvest adheres to the correct maturation time of the fruit. After planting, the tendency is for the plant to take an average of 20 months to bear fruit. Furthermore, harvesting should be performed with thick gloves and a machete, holding the crown and cutting it approximately 2 centimeters below its base.
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