Pineapple: is this the precursor to the fruit?

[NewGen]

If yes, it'll be my first one! 

[cbss_daviefl]

That's it!

[jcaldeira]

Yes.

In some varieties, before the bud becomes visible, the new leaves show some red on them.

[gnappi]

It will grow pretty quick from here, but I've always had problems with the support stalk sagging under the weight of the fruit. I'm going to try and keep them more hydrated this year.

[val]

Yes very pretty. I have 25 this year, last year 9. So exciting.

[HMHausman]

If yes, it'll be my first one! 

Nice....fruit on the way.  What type of soil mix are you using?

[NewGen]

Will I only get this one fruit and the plant dies after I harvest it? If so, how do I propagate the next generation of this pineapple cultivar? I think it's a white flesh variety.

Harry, the soil mix is roughly 50% small bark, 25% coco coir, and 25% perlite.

[treefrog]

"kona sugarloaf"  this showed up a couple days ago.  my first since i left south florida in '74

[treefrog]

Will I only get this one fruit and the plant dies after I harvest it?

there are several propagation possibilities:
a) the leafy crown of the fruit can be planted.
b) there may be offsets on the stem below the fruit.
c) there may be offsets around the leafy crown.
d) the parent plant may send up one or more slips or suckers.
e) possibly all of the above.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pineapple+propagation&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=lgEiVcbECIuYsAWrv4HwDw&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1467&bih=652

[NewGen]

Treefrog,
Congrats! What does Kona Sugarloaf taste like? Hope yours will be a big one.

[treefrog]

the sugarloaf is a low acid high sugar variety.  it is so soft that it has issues with shipping, and is seldom seen in markets outside pineapple growing areas.  sweet and juicy - delicious!

[Luisport]

Yes very pretty. I have 25 this year, last year 9. So exciting.

Hi Val! How are you? I have 10! Just hope they like our weather... 

[val]

Yes very pretty. I have 25 this year, last year 9. So exciting.

Hi Val! How are you? I have 10! Just hope they like our weather... 

Hi Luis! Still planting everything I can. You and I have come a long way.

NewGen, once you get propagating, it will snowball. Good luck.