Pineapples can be easily propogated from store bought pineapples. This web page demonstrates the basic techniques.

• Select a healthy pineapple at the store. A healthy pineapple will be one that has a top that still looks green, and that is not moldy or dried up. Try pulling a small leaf out of the center of the pineapple. If it comes out easily, its probably better to move onto a different pineapple.
• Cut the leaves of the pineapple off just above where the stem comes out of the top of the pineapple. Do not leave any of the fruity part of the pineapple on the stem.
• Pull off the outer leaves of the pineapple stem leaving 4-6 big leaves near the center of the pineapple, and whatever small leaves are hidden inside.
• Set the shoot aside for a couple days so that it will harden off, and be less susceptible to rot.
• Put the shoot in some water about 1/2 inch deep. (The water should not touch the leaves.) I prefer to use pint canning jars.
• Set the shoot in a bright spot out of direct sunlight for a few weeks while roots develope.
• After roots have developed, transplant to a pot or garden spot containing soil that drains well. In northern climates, pineapples will freeze if not brought indoors for the winter.
• Pineapples prefer bright locations.

	Location of Cut.
	Pineapple stem after cutting from fruit and removing outer leaves.
	Sprouted and ready for transplanting.

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