{"product_id":"white-jade-pineapple-seeds-ananas-comosus-tropical-collector-seeds-for-planting","title":"White Jade Pineapple Seeds (Ananas comosus) – Tropical Collector Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese pineapple seeds (Ananas comosus) come from the White Jade variety, a pineapple known for its pale flesh and sweet, low-acid flavour. Growing pineapple from seed is a slow but fascinating project for patient gardeners in warm climates. The seedlings develop into striking, spiky rosettes that make attractive container and garden plants in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Read Before Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePineapples grown from seed do not come true to type. Each seed is genetically unique, so the plants and any fruit they produce can differ from the parent White Jade pineapple in flavour, colour, size and leaf spines. Germination is slow and uneven, and seed-grown plants usually take several years to flower and fruit. Named varieties such as White Jade are normally propagated from crowns, slips or suckers rather than seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical perennial (bromeliad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft (60–90 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 ft (90 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender; grow outdoors in USDA zones 10–11, elsewhere in containers brought indoors for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several years from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow on the surface of a moist, well-drained seed mix, press them in lightly and cover with only a very thin layer of mix. Cover the tray with a clear lid to hold humidity and keep it warm, around 75–85°F (24–29°C), in bright light. Germination can take several weeks to a few months. Move seedlings into individual pots once they have several leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in a well-drained, slightly sandy soil or a cactus\/bromeliad potting mix. Water moderately, letting the top of the soil dry slightly between waterings, and avoid waterlogging. Feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser during active growth and remove dead leaves regularly. Protect plants from frost, bringing containers indoors when temperatures fall below about 60°F (15°C). Mature plants produce offsets that can be separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OrganicSeedsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564011020471,"sku":"RA_DEC_25_349","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/3335\/6471\/files\/freepik__candid-i-with-natural-textures-and-highly-realisti__96122.png?v=1766652361","url":"https:\/\/organicseedshub.com\/products\/white-jade-pineapple-seeds-ananas-comosus-tropical-collector-seeds-for-planting","provider":"OrganicSeedsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}