- 1). Plant the pineapple in an area that receives full sun and has well-draining soil. Select an area not prone to flooding, as plants will die from rot in saturated sites.
- 2). Remove grass from the planting site. Clean an area that is 3 feet in diameter for each plant being grown. Kill the grass with herbicides, or remove it by hand.
- 3). Create a raised mound for planting the pineapple if the area sometimes floods. Pile soil approximately 2 to 3 feet in height and 4 feet in diameter for each plant. Create a raised mound double or triple that size if you are planting multiple pineapple plants.
- 4). Dig a hole that is twice as deep and wide as the pineapple's container. Remove the plant from the container, place it into the hole and backfill with soil. Plant at the same depth the pineapple was originally growing.
- 5). Water the pineapple after planting, saturating the planting site. Continue watering once weekly, especially if weather conditions are drought-like.
- 6). Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around the pineapple plant. Mulch retains soil moisture and cuts down on unwanted vegetation growth.
- 7). Fertilize every two months with a granular 6-6-6 blend applied according to package instructions. Spread the fertilizer around the plant, not allowing it to bunch on the foliage. Water the fertilizer into the ground after applying.
- 8). Apply a water-soluble liquid fertilizer instead of granular types. Mix according to label instructions and apply over the pineapple's foliage. Apply the fertilizer every two months.
- 9). Treat pests such as mealybugs or scale with an insecticide safe for use on pineapples. Mix and apply the insecticide according to the label directions.
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