They look happy ! And beautiful ! Same here in Florida. They don't like the full sun here either. They liked my planter boxes on the front of our house. Hmmm.

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 ай бұрын

Same here

Mine has been growing indoors in the UK for 5 years+, it finally naturally produced a flower (no tricks used), and it's currently growing a lovely looking fruit. Exactly like the one you showed in the video. It isn't large but it's lovely to see nonetheless.

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

That's great!

@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P

2 жыл бұрын

I've been growing mine indoors here in New York for over 3 years. The thing is huge but still hasn't fruited.

@KarnivorousKeyz

2 жыл бұрын

Ive been growing mine in my apartment for 5 years in a house but still no flowering, im considering forcing it.

@scoopet

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarnivorousKeyz We harvested it around 1 month ago and you will be glad to know the taste was so worth the wait! It was beautiful and so nice 🍍, just like shop ones if not better. I have replanted the pups and they are growing well at the moment :) Good luck with your fruit and if you have waited such a long time it might be okay to expose it to banana / apple and then see as this sometimes gets them to flower.

@albaptist3385

Жыл бұрын

​@@KarnivorousKeyzDid you attempt to force it?

I'm currently attempting to grow two pineapples. I cut the top off about 1" into the pineapple itself. I allowed them to dry for two days and then planned them. I cut back the dead splines, and now im waiting for them to grow. I hope I did it correctly...

How long does it take the fruit to ripen from flower? Mine was 2 1/2 years old growing indoors in Indiana. Set it outside when temps were warm enough and it bloomed about a month after being outside.

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

About 5 or 6 months

Mine got hit from 30 degree F here in Fl, they got hit hard and I had them covered. Lost a couple and the other 3 that survived are trying to come back but they do have a flower. No miracle grow, just water.

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Best to have some sort of canopy nearby if freezing temps expected. They may get super cooled. i have mine in the shadow of another tree,. if possible use an umbrella

I have a tropical warm house in Germany and I have around 100 pineapple plants. Outside in summer and inside during winter.

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

wow

@thedomestead3546

3 жыл бұрын

Probably has an Avocado tree too.

@TheLYagAmi

3 жыл бұрын

Damn you must be the most patient person on the planet lol

@JohnRosado-ts1jp

Жыл бұрын

In Deutschland?

Calcium carbide makes acetylene gas. Napthaleneacetic acid/water or B naphylacetic acid (BNA)/water makes ethylene. Either will work. You can mix the carbide in water first and pour it in after it reacts for a bit. The reaction is exothermic so some of the damage to the crown could occur from the heat of the reaction if you pour it into the crown directly with water. Carbide cannons are pretty cool. Calcium carbide is also used in old fashioned miner's headlamps, lanterns used on carriages, vintage gas generators used for welding, and early automobile headlamps. It comes in a variety of grain sizes. The cannon carbide is the finest grain. Probably the stuff for lamps is the most common. It looks like little gray pebbles of crushed rock and comes in a small paint can with a foil inner seal.

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I’ve used a product called floral that works also but the pineapple seems to get distorted

@florencetomi2223

10 ай бұрын

Is there no side effects like cancer in the long run.

@ir8d8rads

10 ай бұрын

@@florencetomi2223 From eating the pineapple? There are several fruits including bananas that are ripened with ethylene. I expect the USDA and the FDA are aware. From the web: "CaC2 produced acetylene can contain toxic traces of arsine and phosphine. This C2H2 gas is considered to impact on the nervous system due to the reduction of oxygen supply to the brain which can initiate cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular dysfunction and others". That's direct toxicity from reduced oxygen while breathing acetylene. I doubt that this would effect fruit from initiating the fruiting response with dilute acetylene traces in carbide water. Without a study that is just an educated guess. Yes I am involved in cancer research.

I live in lower Michigan and one about your size. First time we tried this and it is flowering.

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to protect it when temps drop below 32f, Happy growing- Jeff

Great content!

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Jeff, do you take the same measures to prevent root rot in avocado and citrus?

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

spray avocado leaves in the morning

@edwardbode5472

3 жыл бұрын

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@elijahjadiel1524

3 жыл бұрын

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Hi, all the best to everyone, we had Carbide Lights and ripening bananas and pineapples with Carbide most of the family lived in to their 80yrs,,but that's before ALL the chemicals so please take care and stay safe, Chow *.Thanks Thanks for the information Jef *.

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

👍

I have had my pineapple plants for 3 years! They look beautiful, but have never produced any fruit! Thank you so much! I was wondering if there is any way to do this organically as I am in organic grower. If not, at least I would have pineapples for my troubles even if they aren't organic.

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You can also try placing ripe apple wedges or banana peal in center and cover with plastic over night . but the mineral calcium carbide and water is what i use.

@terryterry1655

3 жыл бұрын

Try coffee compost. Helped my durian tree flowered for first time

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

not sure if this would work. You need the hormone gas that comes from rotting fruit.

Hello sir. I added bangsite to my big pineapple well over a month ago. (South Louisiana). Still no flower. Can I try it again you think?

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes, ideal to do it at sunrise.

So I have about 5-7 pineapple plants close together like yours. Mine have been growing the last 4-5 yrs. The first time they produced they died, from what I thought, was fruit flies. Until recently they haven’t produced anything since (3-4 yrs). In April I realized they both had a fist sized pineapple growing. And everything was fine until this morning I found them completely yellow. I even bought netted bags to place over them to protect from bugs. It’s worked until now. Or so I thought. They get plenty of sun & rain (I live in Tampa). But I still feel I’m doing something wrong. I have an entire garden in a separate area that grows beautifully with no problems! I just can’t get these things to grow to their full potential. I’m tempted to cut them down and start over in a new area. Any thoughts?

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Maybe moving them might help?

Hey Jeff. How young can a plant be for it to successfully produce fruit with the method you showed? I have one that is about a year old. It would be ~1.5 years old at the time I would be attempting to induce it. Could it be too young to induce? Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Ive induced a small 1 year old plant, but the fruit was smaller than normal

@georgefrancis6229

Жыл бұрын

I am a Principal here in Barbados. I have eight producing fruit naturally in 14-16 months. I have 50 and am now growing them for the first time.

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@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Excellent

Hello : Found you with a Search. I'd like to ask you a question. I have been growing a Pineapple and it will be 2 years old in June and is doing great but I wanted to ask you. Its in a regular size pot but do I need to transplant it this year because it pretty big now and also I was looking on Amazon for Pineapple Soil and there is so many different kinds I'm not sure what I need. If you can help me out here I'd really appreciate it. Thanks Terry

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for new soil, try something like a Cactus mix. In pots they need fast draining soil.

@terry4265

3 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalGardenGuy Thanks so much. I appreciate you getting back with me. :)

How long do I leave the bangsite in the pineapple? Or rather, when will I see the flower start to grow? Weeks?

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

The flower generally appears in about 4 weeks in a healthy plant

@johnrosado5829

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jeffrey... I've bought the calcium carbide and will give it a go ahead...much appreciated

How many times do I do this bangsite treatment? Once? The is a residue that is left on the crown should I always keep that wet?

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

I do it once or twice, one week apart in the early morning before sun rise on a mild temp morning. Make sure the water is ice cold. Residue doesn’t mater as it is a by product.

@jesusmoreno760

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Advice!

I have grown pineapples for years in FL. This year most of my plants developed spots on the leaves. They are yellowish cream colored spots. What are they and what can I do?

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patti. I’m not a pineapple expert but Sunken spots could be some sort of pathogen. ?

Wonder if trapping water in a bag with ripening Bananas would extract enough of the ethylene to work.

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

worth a try!

@Zion45005

3 жыл бұрын

Rotten apples with a bag over works I hear. They put off ethylene

How long after planting your plant from top can you start using this method to get a flower ?

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I experimented with a real young one in a 1 gal pot. It flowered but the fruit was small

@Yeshuaisking559

2 жыл бұрын

What amount of months do you recommend I live in Fresno ca down the street from you in Modesto I just started one on the first basically I want to know how long should I wait to start messing with it

Hi Jeff! Thanks

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Still waiting for my pineapple plant to flower it’s now one year old and I had plastic over it with apples inside for two months l believe it’s growing the shoot in the middle that will produce the pineapple

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

1 year old is a bit young to force, not that it cant be done, its just that the fruit will be smallish!

@jamestropicals8262

3 жыл бұрын

Most homegrown pineapple can be small but pineapple plants at a nursery have very a small pineapple growing

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

My first two where same size as store bought and the flavor was much sweeter!

Hi, useful information. Did the flower become a big fruit??

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

yes, the flower did become a fruit. It will be ready to pick in about a month, ill do a follow up video. It will be on the smaller side as when I forced it to flower, the plant wasn’t full grown.

I have a question i have a pineqpple im growing from its top if it has a sweet smell does it mean its going to set fruit

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

hmmm, I’ve never experienced that…let’s us know if it’s true

@lynnking2480

Жыл бұрын

@@TropicalGardenGuy ok

@lynnking2480

Жыл бұрын

I had a bee fly around my pineapple plant

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@backyardtropicals1157

3 жыл бұрын

That’s an OLD jabuticaba! Exactly how old is it? Does the stuff you use add any chemicals to the pineapples?

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Backyard Tropicals the chemical is phosphorus acid. I donno if there is any residual. Jabo is 20 year old seedling sabra

@backyardtropicals1157

3 жыл бұрын

Just Jeff any fruit on it?

@viviantardio9271

3 жыл бұрын

hi ser goodpm.i wach ur vidio.pls help how to mix flower pineapple.i have farm but to much long to wait to harvest the pinespple.almost two yr bfore out the flower .pls help us.

@adambasanta5852

3 жыл бұрын

Hi jeff, great video! the flowers on the pineapples at 2:13, that is what it looks like about 1 month after applying the bangsite treatment?

Interested on what is the of the chemical that i will use to bear fruits my pineaple

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The product is called Calcium Carbide,

@manzanomanuelita8009

3 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalGardenGuy what kind of store we can buy this chemical because dont think it here in our city of Davao but any way i will research

@manzanomanuelita8009

3 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalGardenGuy hellow sir hope u are good i have bought already calcium carbide how to apply the measurement of gallons of water to mix with calcium carbide ?

@manzanomanuelita8009

3 жыл бұрын

What part of the pineapple i will pour the already mix calcium and water it is the root or younger leaves

@manzanomanuelita8009

3 жыл бұрын

Hope for more Knowledge from you thank you

My pineapple plant is 17 months old when it grow flower and fruit sir please give me tips for my plant

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how healthy it is, it may be ready to fruit. I have done several videos on my channel how to force it to fruit. Here is one video that might help! kzread.info/dash/bejne/g32fuJmRgrbcYbg.html

What other chemical an b used to force it to fruit.

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Ive heard of people put an over ripe apple in the crown and cover. Also building a small fire and allow the smoke to settle.

@sandjaisahadew4962

3 жыл бұрын

Calcium carbide

Is like forcing Nature breed But gives something delicius

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 ай бұрын

True

how many hours of sun does this pineapple get

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Almost all day

How old is a pineapple plant have to be before you can force it to flower? My is almost 9 months old

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve forced a 6 mi old plant, just depends on its size

@jamestropicals8262

3 жыл бұрын

Should I force mine too flower now? Or do I have to wait a little longer it’s about 2 feet wide

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Timing is up to u

@jamestropicals8262

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean Do you mean I can’t force It to flower or something?

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I mean you choose when to force them. Ive seen store bought pineapple plants force to flower when in 1 gal containers

love from Gujrat INDIA

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

I don’t like chemicals but that’s interesting

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, me too. I understand that rotting fruit will do the same thing, but its hit and miss.

Sir pls provide product link from amazon or flipcard etc 😃

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Just Google Bangsite

@creativityunknown5241

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhk

@creativityunknown5241

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Have you seen the pink pineapples?

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 ай бұрын

Yes

My first attempt was unsuccessful on all four plants.

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to do it a couple of times. Try early in the morning

Hi i am from davao city Philippines

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Manzano!

I think if you force a pineapple plant to flower too early then the pineapple it will grow is growing to be really small

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

That is true... Its always best to allow the plant to grow as large as you can b4 forcing it. This said, I forced 2 half sized plants and each produced 3 lb fruits.

@jamestropicals8262

3 жыл бұрын

So the older the plant the larger the pineapple?

"my name jeff"

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Orlando! Mine too! Lol

Couldnt you just throw your banana peels around the root to give the pineapple plant benzene gas instead of nuking it with some harsh chemical..?

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, Calcium Carbide gives off a ethylene gas, just like rotting fruit does. Ideally, natural flowering would be best, but i force them to flower and fruit b4 winter sets in.

Can I repot a plant that has a small pineapple on it? Will this be the only pineapple my plant makes? Thank you.

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

The mother tree generally will produce many offshoots, i replant them

Interesting, but you seem to have trouble staying focused. You ok?

@TropicalGardenGuy

10 ай бұрын

Lol, sorry that video was when I was starting out. A new video is in the making

Sounds explosive.

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, while there is a little off gassing. Its not explosive when using on the plant

I have a farm house in Japan and I have 25 variety of pineapple

@TropicalGardenGuy

Жыл бұрын

Excellent , are you in Okinawa ?

Isn’t that product Toxic ?

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I’m aware of. there is another chemical that some countries use to force fruit to ripen that is not good.

@clairecarter1228

Жыл бұрын

I read in another YT forcing pineapple to flower video that the residue left on the burn section where calcium carbide reacted with water leaves arsenic residue. Using calcium carbide is forbidden in many countries. Just be aware. I would think that within the 6+ months for fruit to form and mature that the arsenic would have been washed away! I'm not an expert at all, just looking for assistance in encouraging my pineapples to engage in what God created them to produce!! Happy pineapple growing!!!

Why root in water when it already has roots Here we just expose the roots an put it in soil it grabs in 3 weeks ..

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Both work but , for me, I like to see the roots grow about 2 inches long b4 potting up

@ladybugsarah6671

2 жыл бұрын

I put mine straight into potting soil. They've grown fine and big but not flowered, thus why I'm watching this. They are at least 3 years or more.

I would but it forcing it isn’t good I’d rather wait

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

i have to or else it may die before it ripens as we have cold weather in winter

@auditorbutabigshot1675

3 жыл бұрын

@@TropicalGardenGuy ok but here it is always sunny even in winter

@TropicalGardenGuy

3 жыл бұрын

ok

I have grow 4 pineapples in my life,The best was a double crown,Two pineapples in one plant.Now i,m going to try forcing my pineapple to flower with the bangsite paste.Jimmy Maylands.

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I found it works best early in AM with Ice cold water

Jeffrey?

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 ай бұрын

?

@user-mi1eb7iu1p

2 ай бұрын

I've grown my pineapple 🍍 plant for 2 and a half year's and I have tried the calcium carbide method step by step just like you've described....but nothing has happened? And now it's currently 3 year's old and still no flower.... it's a very healthy plant...but let me know what you think?

@TropicalGardenGuy

2 ай бұрын

That’s odd, but sometimes you have to repeat twice