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Hi Sonny,A great place to obtain some rare pineapples is the USDA germplasm repository in Hilo, Hawaii. Here's the link: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/hilo-hi/daniel-k-inouye-us-pacific-basin-agricultural-research-center/tropical-plant-genetic-resources-and-disease-research/docs/main/Alphonzo
The FL hybrid: Dellerman Gold - pineapple w coconut flavor comes to harvest in fall. Nature Farms. He still sells fruit w crowns. He usually sells out after 2-3 weekends of selling roadside. Pineapple Fest Sebastian. USDA Hilo is a commercial resource according to mission statement on ARS page. They prepare plants for requests and it can take time for them to prep (months). Tracie is trulyprofessional and good about responding - but usually swamped w requests. Set expectations accordingly and be patient. Great people there and you usually get what you need. Up to 3 requests. Requests on USDA ARS Hilo webpage.