Popular Post Ken Gargett Posted September 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2022 some may recall a post from about 8 months ago with my nascent pineapple. finally, the big day has been deemed to have arrived. the pineapple has been picked and sliced and is currently marinating in some special honey (the ala wolf tasker orange blossom honey) and fabulous old rum. it will be served this evening (and probably tomorrow as well, with a little ice-cream (because there is nothing on earth that ice-cream does not improve). all natural (ish) and i am assuming the vitamin C will help me finally get over the flu/virus thing. or perhaps the rum will. it would want to be good - it has taken me about six years to get one pineapple. 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Presidente Posted September 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2022 ...you must be so proud....dad 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ken Gargett Posted September 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just now, El Presidente said: ...you must be so proud....dad proud? i have tears streaming down my face. i suspect i'll be even prouder tonight. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 99call Posted September 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2022 This comes to mind for some reason. What the prized fruit named before it was dispatched? 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford2112 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 For decades my mom had an avocado pit with toothpicks in them trying to grow a plant. Never did work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, 99call said: This comes to mind for some reason. What the prized fruit named before it was dispatched? it was at all times referred to as the pineapple. and at no stage did it ever look like tom hanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirVantes Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Ken Gargett said: proud? i have tears streaming down my face. i suspect i'll be even prouder tonight. So what cigars are you handing out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gormag38 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 As a guy who buys pineapples at the store every week.......your pineapple pictured looks damn fine sir. Nice and golden without being too orange, leaves look nice and healthy. Hope it tastes as good as it looks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetteman Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 That IS a good looking pineapple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benfica_77 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 You should grow grapefruit next! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Looks fab, Ken! We (resp. kiddos) once grew one on the window bench from a cutoff sprout (the green bit) from a fruit. They tend to grow roots quickly. Two plants, one flowered second or third year. The fruit remained tiny but delish much to our surprise. Wishing you a quick recovery from that pesky virus! 🤜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 @Ken Gargett, the rum and honey marinade sounds pretty great but if you haven't tried grilled pineapple slices with ice cream, I highly recommend. Maybe 6 years from now when the next one is ready. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas.Alpha Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Brilliant Ken! I knew we something in common!!!😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westg Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Very nice specimen. Enjoy Ken sounds pretty good to me 🌴😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 thanks guys. i can report that the pineapple lived up to all expectations. i did think of going fancy with it but i thought that simplicity might be better. part two tonight. i was amazed at how well it finally grew. the top has been replanted. stand by for the next pineapple hopefully before the end of the decade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 As a guy who worked for Maui Pineapple Company for 20 years, I definitely agree with others that your pineapple is a thing to behold. Here’s a tip for replanting the top: Let it sit unplanted for 3-4 weeks, it will start to dry out a bit and look a bit shriveled, then just when you’re starting to lose hope and utter my name in vain because it looks like a lost cause, gently peel away a few of the smallest leaves at the base, and you will see....developing roots. Now it’s ready for soil and water. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 24 minutes ago, Islandboy said: As a guy who worked for Maui Pineapple Company for 20 years, I definitely agree with others that your pineapple is a thing to behold. Here’s a tip for replanting the top: Let it sit unplanted for 3-4 weeks, it will start to dry out a bit and look a bit shriveled, then just when you’re starting to lose hope and utter my name in vain because it looks like a lost cause, gently peel away a few of the smallest leaves at the base, and you will see....developing roots. Now it’s ready for soil and water. many thanks. what a good tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 You know what would go perfect with that pineapple? A crisp tart Sauvignon Blanc, perhaps a Kia Ora Signature. Trust me, you'll thank me later, perhaps not publicly. It's okay though, I'm fine if you need to save your image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Kitchen said: You know what would go perfect with that pineapple? A crisp tart Sauvignon Blanc, perhaps a Kia Ora Signature. Trust me, you'll thank me later, perhaps not publicly. It's okay though, I'm fine if you need to save your image. none and buckleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said: none and buckleys. Buckleys? Is that similar to Buc-ees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprach024 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 21 hours ago, Islandboy said: As a guy who worked for Maui Pineapple Company for 20 years, I definitely agree with others that your pineapple is a thing to behold. Here’s a tip for replanting the top: Let it sit unplanted for 3-4 weeks, it will start to dry out a bit and look a bit shriveled, then just when you’re starting to lose hope and utter my name in vain because it looks like a lost cause, gently peel away a few of the smallest leaves at the base, and you will see....developing roots. Now it’s ready for soil and water. Honestly, this might be the most helpful and topical post Ive ever seen on this forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 29 minutes ago, mprach024 said: Honestly, this might be the most helpful and topical post Ive ever seen on this forum When it comes to vaguely useful skills, I’m a walking encyclopedia, heh heh. How to remove a cat that’s stuck to your trousers, how to knock a screeching smoke detector off your ceiling in the middle of the night...well, that one’s actually useful. At Maui Pine, we would always have piles of crowns or slips (planting material) sitting in bins or on the ground for weeks before using them. Of course they had been dipped in fungicide, which helps fend off rott, but it’s not a necessity, as long as they don’t get wet while sitting/curing. I found a pretty good photo of what you’d typically see after several weeks: Many online tutorials will tell you to now stick the top in a jar of water to promote root growth further before planting, but that’s unnecessary - this is good to plant as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhorn2 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Congratulations on your pineapple, it's a good looking specimen. Hope it's delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mprach024 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Islandboy said: When it comes to vaguely useful skills, I’m a walking encyclopedia, heh heh. How to remove a cat that’s stuck to your trousers, how to knock a screeching smoke detector off your ceiling in the middle of the night...well, that one’s actually useful. At Maui Pine, we would always have piles of crowns or slips (planting material) sitting in bins or on the ground for weeks before using them. Of course they had been dipped in fungicide, which helps fend off rott, but it’s not a necessity, as long as they don’t get wet while sitting/curing. I found a pretty good photo of what you’d typically see after several weeks: Many online tutorials will tell you to now stick the top in a jar of water to promote root growth further before planting, but that’s unnecessary - this is good to plant as is. Just what are the odds of that post and a guy who used to work at ML&P being here to comment 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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