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Ananas comosus 'Sugarloaf'

CATEGORY  Time for Tropicals!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Edible core
  • 5-6 lb fruit
  • Self fertile
  • Serrated edge
availability: 2520
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HEIGHT:

1-3 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

9-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Mass Plantings
· Edible Garden

FEATURES:

· Low Maintenance
· Drought Tolerant
· Easy to Grow
· Heat Tolerant

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Spring

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Process
· Fresh

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii

This pineapple is also known as 'Kona Sugerloaf'. 'Sugarloaf' is the leading commercial variety worldwide due to its unusually sweet fruit and low acidity. 'Sugarloaf' is cylindrical in shape.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Food Production

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Containers
· Patio & Garden
· Mass Plantings
· Edible Garden

FEATURES:

· Low Maintenance
· Drought Tolerant
· Easy to Grow
· Heat Tolerant

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Spring

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Process
· Fresh

CAN'T SHIP TO:

· Hawaii

GROWING INFO:
6" Crop Time: 6-7 Months
8" Crop Time: 7-8 Months
12" Crop Time: 10-12 Months
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5