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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: neilep on 25/04/2007 15:07:06

Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: neilep on 25/04/2007 15:07:06: Nice big Juicy melons !!

oranges, apples, peaches, satsumas, etc etc...these all have pips , seeds or stones !!

Where does a pineapple store it's procreation equipment !! ?
Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: elegantlywasted on 25/04/2007 15:49:27: I would guess in the stem. To grow a pineapple, all you need to do is chop off the top, dust on some rooting powder and plant the top of the pineapple, magically one will grow out the top of the stem.
Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: neilep on 25/04/2007 16:02:34: Quote from: elegantlywasted on 25/04/2007 15:49:27
I would guess in the stem. To grow a pineapple, all you need to do is chop off the top, dust on some rooting powder and plant the top of the pineapple, magically one will grow out the top of the stem.

Excellent...thank you Mam.....I gather a hot clime is prerequisite for pineapple growing success ?
Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: elegantlywasted on 25/04/2007 16:04:00: I'm not sure, I would imagine that as long as you have a greenhouse like shelter and keep the humidity up it should work out
Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: neilep on 25/04/2007 16:11:56: Quote from: elegantlywasted on 25/04/2007 16:04:00
I'm not sure, I would imagine that as long as you have a greenhouse like shelter and keep the humidity up it should work out

Excellent.....so..If I plant a tin of pineapple ...this time next year I may have a whole shopping trolley full...YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!

*winks at her*

Thanks Meg..
Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: DrDick on 25/04/2007 16:53:25: Neil,
Do you get pineapple tops in your canned pineapple? [;)]

Dick
Title: Pineapple Seeds !!..where are they ?
Post by: Karen W. on 27/04/2007 06:22:51: LOL I did not know that.. cool information!