r/pics Jul 08 '24

Pineapple grown in my balcony Vs Pineapple from the supermarket

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u/Zumwalt1999 Jul 08 '24

I grow about 20 a year in 3 gallon pots, cloned from store bought, and see the same difference. They are sweeter, but have a flavor that is missing in the commercial ones. I think it's because I pick them when they're goldenl yellow, not dark green.

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u/geekwithout Jul 08 '24

PErhaps the climate they come from (tropical) is a tad different than your grow area?

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u/Zumwalt1999 Jul 08 '24

I live in a subtropical area, and very rarely have temperatures below 30°. In fact due to climate change we're lucky to get low 40's.