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GardenBed Special Page 2 of 5 PlantingWe've talked here at GardenBed before about starting a pineapple in water. This is OK, but you need to add nutrients (hydroponic), and really, starting in soil is better. Start your pineapple in an 8 inch terra cotta pot (we'll move it once it outgrows this, to a 12 inch pot). Use a light garden soil (that's disease free) mixed with some finished compost, or use a good potting mix. 
Pineapples need to be well drained, so put a small layer of coarse gravel in the bottom, and maybe put something curved over the hole (make sure there's a hole!) so it doesn't get blocked. I use a piece of broken pot. Just prior to planting, the bottom leaves should be stripped, leaving about 3-6 leaves. In doing this we want to expose the bottom inch of the crown. You should see little brown bumps (primordia) at the base of the crown. These are dormant root buds, where the roots will start from. There may even be some started on yours. Plant the crown in the soil so the brown bumps are covered, but not the leaves. Press the soil down lightly around it, and make sure you don't get any soil in between the leaves. Place your newly potted plant in indirect light where it won't get sunburnt. Bottom heat at 70-75 degrees F (21-24 deg. C) will stimulate root growth. I haven't used any rooting hormones, but a very low concentration could be beneficial.
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