Pineapple

Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Phosphorus	Potassium
1.4 g	13 mg	0.29 mg	12 mg	8 mg	109 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
1 mg	0.12 mg	0.11 mg	0.93 mg	0.1 mcg	5.5 mg

Vitamin A (RAE/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6
3 mcg/58 IU	0.08 mg	0.03 mg	0.5 mg	0.21 mg	0.11 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
18 mcg		47.8 mg		0.02 mg	0.7 mcg

What It Helps:

Digestive HealthInflammationMens FertilityThroat/Cough

How It Helps:

Contains an enzyme called bromelain which helps break down protein, which in turn helps with the digestive system
Has anti-inflammatory properties, which affects conditions like injuries/surgeries, arthritis as well as sore throat.

Tips & Other Info.

Pineapples should be washed with a veggie/fruit wash before it is sliced.
If the pineapple is sliced, store it in a container and place some of the pineapple juice inside the container. Can last about 1 week in the refrigerator.
Can't go wrong with a simple pineapple juice.
Perfect sweetner for a smoothie.
Slice up the pineapples into small cubes and add it on top of your carne asada, or on your pizza!
When making salsa, add some pineapple in there too.
When making kebab, add some pineapple on the skewers in between the meat. Because just like papayas and mangos it is a meat tenderizer.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Plant in spring (March-May) in a soil that is more sandy with a little loam soil, with a pH level of 5-6.5. If planting in a container, use a 12 in (in diameter) container with organic compost.

Watering: Regular watering is needed especially when newly planted or being established. Feeding: Add organic mulch, which will help with maintaining moister as well. During growing season add high nitrogen and potassium feed every 4 weeks.

Full sun

Can be grown in container or in grown. But those in containers will produce smaller fruit.