Pineapple Bundle: 'Florida Special', 'Elite Gold', & 'Sugar Loaf'
Regular price $56.85 Sale price $48.32A Trio of Sweet, Tropical Pineapples for Your Garden
Elevate your tropical fruit garden with Sow Exotic’s Pineapple Bundle, featuring three exceptional varieties: Florida Special, Elite Gold, and Sugar Loaf. These unique pineapples are known for their distinct flavors, sweetness, and ease of growth, making them perfect for home gardeners who want to enjoy fresh, homegrown pineapples. Each pineapple plant ships ready to thrive, offering you the chance to savor the fruits of your labor in as little as 18-24 months.
Florida Special Pineapple
Origin: Florida
Flavor Profile: Florida Special is a sweet and juicy variety that thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. It produces medium to large golden-yellow fruit with a perfectly balanced sweet-tangy flavor. Known for its ability to tolerate varying conditions, Florida Special is a resilient choice for home growers.
Growth Habit: Florida Special grows vigorously and is highly productive, making it perfect for outdoor planting or container growing. Its firm, flavorful fruit is a favorite in Florida and beyond.
Elite Gold Pineapple
Origin: Central America
Flavor Profile: Elite Gold offers a rich, tropical flavor with golden-yellow, juicy flesh. Slightly tangy with a robust sweetness, this classic variety is perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or adding to desserts. The firm flesh holds up well for a variety of culinary uses.
Growth Habit: Elite Gold is a fast-growing, reliable producer that performs exceptionally well in warm climates. Its compact growth habit makes it a great fit for smaller gardens or container growing.
Sugar Loaf Pineapple
Origin: Hawaii
Flavor Profile: Sugar Loaf pineapples are known for their low-acid, incredibly sweet, and tender white flesh. The fruit has a rich, juicy flavor without the tartness found in many pineapple varieties. Its core is soft and edible, making it one of the most enjoyable pineapples to eat.
Growth Habit: Sugar Loaf is a compact, spineless variety that is easy to handle and ideal for small spaces or container gardens. This variety is highly sought after for its superior flavor and unique white flesh.
Bundle Highlights
- Diverse Flavors: This bundle includes three top pineapple varieties, each offering distinct flavors—from the balanced sweet-tangy Florida Special, to the rich tropical taste of Elite Gold, to the ultra-sweet, low-acid Sugar Loaf.
- Productive and Compact: All three varieties are known for their productive nature and compact size, making them great for small garden spaces or containers.
- Fast-Growing: These pineapples can begin producing fruit in as little as 18-24 months with proper care, giving you a fresh supply of homegrown pineapples sooner than you think.
Growing Information
These pineapple plants thrive in USDA zones 9-11 and require full sun and well-draining soil. They grow well in tropical and subtropical regions, but they can also be grown in containers and moved indoors in colder climates. Pineapples need regular watering and fertilizing, especially during their growing period, to reach their full potential. With proper care, you can enjoy a sweet and juicy harvest in less than two years.
Why Choose the Pineapple Bundle?
This Pineapple Bundle provides a unique selection of premium pineapple varieties, allowing you to enjoy different flavors and textures right from your garden. Whether you prefer the low-acid sweetness of Sugar Loaf, the classic taste of Elite Gold, or the hardy and flavorful Florida Special, this bundle ensures a diverse and rewarding harvest. Perfect for container gardeners or tropical fruit enthusiasts, this trio of pineapples will transform your garden into a tropical paradise.
Sunlight: Pineapples thrive in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Position your plant in a bright location for optimal growth.
Watering: Water your pineapple plant when the soil feels dry about an inch deep. Avoid overwatering, as pineapples prefer slightly dry conditions. Water at the base and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Soil: Use well-draining soil, ideally a cactus or succulent mix, to mimic the pineapple’s natural environment. Pineapples like slightly acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.
Temperature: Pineapples grow best in warm climates. Ideal temperatures range between 65°F and 95°F. They are not frost-tolerant, so bring them indoors or protect them in colder weather.
Fertilizing: Feed your pineapple plant with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months during the growing season. Pineapples benefit from fertilizers rich in nitrogen and potassium.
Container Growing: If growing in a container, choose a pot with good drainage. Pineapple plants do well in 5-gallon pots or larger for ample root space.
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves to keep the plant healthy. After harvesting a fruit, the mother plant may produce side shoots ("pups") that can be transplanted.
Harvesting: Pineapples take about 18-24 months to produce fruit. Harvest when the fruit turns golden and emits a sweet aroma.
