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Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Seeds for Planting

Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Seeds for Planting

$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Soak seeds in warm water before planting

Sow shallowly (about ¼ inch / 0.5–0.75 cm) in moist, well-drained soil

Use sandy or loamy mix with good drainage

Place in warm, bright location for germination

Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging

Provide full sun after germination for best growth

How to Grow


Ensure full sun exposure for optimal growth

Water moderately, avoiding soggy conditions

Fertilize moderately during active growth

Mulch soil to retain moisture and moderate temperature

Protect from cold and heavy frost

Use containers or ground beds with good airflow

Tips

Choose a warm, sunny site for best fruit set

Handle seedlings gently due to delicate crowns

Transplant when 3–4 inches tall

Keep soil slightly acidic to neutral

Avoid over-watering to prevent rot

Watch for pests and maintain clean planting area

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Rosette

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Herbaceous

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

tropical

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Smooth Cayenne Pineapple Seeds for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

raw

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit


Smooth Cayenne Pineapple (Ananas comosus ‘Smooth Cayenne’) is a classic tropical fruit variety known for its high yield and sweet, juicy flesh. It showcases smooth, spineless leaves that simplify handling and harvesting. Large golden-yellow fruits develop with rich aroma and tropical flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, juicing, and desserts. This variety thrives in warm climates and brings a bounty of delicious pineapple fruit to home gardens and containers.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Large

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

3–5 ft

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

10-12

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

36–48 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000131574

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Smooth Cayenne produce large fruits?

Smooth Cayenne is known for producing relatively large pineapples with a broad cylindrical shape when grown under suitable conditions.

Can this pineapple grow in containers long term?

Yes, it can be grown in large containers with excellent drainage and regular sunlight.

Do pineapple plants spread by runners?

Mature plants may produce suckers and slips that can be used to establish additional plants.

Is the fruit core soft or firm?

Smooth Cayenne generally develops a firmer central core than some dessert varieties.

Can pineapple plants handle coastal climates?

They perform well in warm coastal regions if protected from prolonged cold and waterlogged soil.

Do the leaves have sharp spines?

Smooth Cayenne usually has smoother leaf margins than many traditional spiny pineapple types.