pineapples - is a fruit that constantly flaunts the stores, and as fresh and canned form.Due to the specifics of our climatic zone, we can not observe a pineapple in nature - only brought fruit.Therefore, it is interesting to know how and where to grow pineapples, and how they come to us at the table.
for us to have a traditional, watermelon and pumpkin that we belong to the category of berries, but the fact that the pineapple - the grass, many can cause confusion!Since the pineapple - is a tropical fruit, our compatriots impression that the pineapple grows on a palm tree.Although many children to the question of where pineapples grow, respond that right in the store.
In order to clarify the nature and characteristics of the cultivation of pineapple, you need to spend a little history.Homeland pineapple - Paraguay.The first colonizers discovered this fruit is not far from the Amazon, and then brought him to the European countries.Later, the pineapple was grown in other tropical countries, such as Australia, Mexico, Hawaii, the Philippines, as well as in Africa and in India.In short, wherever environmental conditions allow.Unfortunately, the territory of Russia pineapples do not grow unless it can be practiced in the hothouse environment of the Krasnodar Territory.Therefore, the pineapple is for us to remain an exotic fruit.
about where to grow pineapples, written many articles posted a lot of information.But our master craftsmen and still trying to grow this fruit at home.And, if correctly followed the technology, the fruit can get much sweeter and tastier, because they will be ripe shop.But it is important to remember that for the proper maturation and quality must be a sufficient amount of heat and sunlight.Since the leaves of pineapple covered with thick skin, and they are arranged so that the taper to the edge, it helps them retain moisture longer.This is - an indispensable feature, based on the fact that the growing fruit under the scorching sun.Himself pineapple covered by some scales, which, because of its stiffness keep their juice.Reproduction occurs through the root system, because there is no pineapple seeds.
In the areas where pineapples grow, they are delivered to the place where the luxury is not available.Because the process is long and complex transportation, vendors have resorted to some tricks.So, pineapples harvested unripe, because ripe pineapple contains the amount of sugar in which can begin the process of fermentation.While they "get" to the destination, they continue to ripen.If you also bought a pineapple, which remain green and hard, know that he is very short lay after having been harvested.Approximate weight pineapple ranges from two to three kilograms of fifteen.But remember that these calculations take into account the weight and the skin, and leaves.Therefore, the pulp, an average of one third of the total weight.It depends on the degree of maturity, and fruit size.Ripe pineapple different brown spines on the skin, it is an indication that it is sweet and soft enough.
If you still decide to try to grow pineapple at home, you need to know how much growing pineapple.So, if care is correct, the first fruits will be available only after three or four years.But the problem is that the pineapple is necessary to create conditions for the flowering.This is usually carried out by means of fumigation: a plant need to wear a plastic bag, and next you need to put a few smoldering embers.The procedure lasts about 10 minutes, its frequency should be approximately 10-15 days.But the mass of the fruit grown in the home, there will be less - a maximum of 1 kg.But it's worth it!And tasty, and beautiful!
