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Rare pineapples
« on: March 30, 2017, 11:03:49 PM »
Just wondering what kinds of pineapples people are growing
I have
Mona sugarloaf
Florida special
And white jade
I also have a small Bromelia pinguin
I know there's a red one out there and I've heard of a green one ?
Any other unique ones that are edible ?
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2017, 09:12:50 AM »
Most of what is widely available are the tissue culture plants from one of the major suppliers - white jade, elite gold, Florida special, smooth cayenne, and sugarloaf.  I have these.  I think not many people on the forum are interested in other varieties of pineapples because md-2 (most grocery store pineapples) is considered superior to the other varieties and it's so easy to get one.  The ARS has an extensive collection in Hawaii that you can request small tissue culture plants from if you want some of the rare types.  I keep meaning to do this.

There is an edible red variety called Red Spanish that is widely planted in other countries.  I've never seen one in the US though.  I think I read it tends to be a smaller fruit than md-2, but is supposedly a more durable plant.  Not sure about green though. 

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2017, 09:35:51 AM »
Could you post a link to the place in Hawaii you mentioned ?
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2017, 03:09:04 PM »
I am very interested in Indian varieties, like Giant Kew, Queen, etc. But I don't know how to get them in the States.

http://santhagreens.com/plant/pineapple/pineapple-varieties/#

I'm growing West African Sugarloaf, White Jade, Florida Special, Elite Gold, Smooth Cayenne, and several tops from store bought Hawaiian (Dole I think) pineapples.
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2017, 03:13:56 PM »
funny, just picked up white jade, fl special, and sugar loaf the other day from an eBay vendor. 2 little plants of each. looking forward to growing these, but am also interested in other good varieties. will be following along

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2017, 03:23:33 PM »
funny, just picked up white jade, fl special, and sugar loaf the other day from an eBay vendor. 2 little plants of each. looking forward to growing these, but am also interested in other good varieties. will be following along
small world that's where I got mine too sounds like the same seller I got 2 of each too
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2017, 06:10:35 PM »
The new curator has stated that he is rolling this back & will not be sending out plant material to individuals anymore, unless you can demonstrate you have a good reason (researcher, not hobbyist).  So, don't be disappointed if Peter turns you down.

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2017, 08:42:43 PM »
Do you think we could get Oscar to distribute more of this red pineapple beauty!  I'd really like to try growing this one!
http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=2050.msg37416#msg37416


and then there is his famous pineapple fruit cocktail plant!
http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=2050.msg35707#msg35707
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2017, 08:45:15 PM »
He might be more inclined to share if you offer something interesting.

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2017, 09:05:16 PM »
Oscar's "fruit cocktail pineapple" was just a joke.  He put a couple different pineapples on one plant for the picture.

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2017, 07:37:04 AM »
He might be more inclined to share if you offer something interesting.
Looking at what Oscar grows, I don't think I would have anything of value to trade with him.  Good idea though.
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2017, 08:49:16 AM »
yeah, he has an amazing pineapple collection that would be difficult to add to. Maybe something else, nobody has everything they want, for long at least. A guy at the usda research center told me that they appreciate when requesters share different genetic material with them.

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2017, 10:57:43 AM »
Check out this bad boy. I took this picture yesterday. It is Ananas comosus var bracteatus as far as I can tell. My friend got it as a Spanish Red.

« Last Edit: April 01, 2017, 11:33:56 AM by Vernmented »
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2017, 05:50:07 PM »
I am currently planting side shoots of the red pineapple, so hopefully next year i will have enough to sell to any forum member interested. It's really a great looking and tasting pineapple. I just wish i could get a cultivar name for it?
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2017, 05:53:51 PM »
Check out this bad boy. I took this picture yesterday. It is Ananas comosus var bracteatus as far as I can tell. My friend got it as a Spanish Red.


I have that one and also a variegated version of same thing. Correct name is Ananas bracteatus. It is a different species. Bad news is it's not really edible. Just ornamental.
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2017, 06:02:36 PM »
PM sent.  I'm excited!

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2017, 08:02:49 PM »
I am currently planting side shoots of the red pineapple, so hopefully next year i will have enough to sell to any forum member interested. It's really a great looking and tasting pineapple. I just wish i could get a cultivar name for it?
That is awesome Oscar!  Good news, so I'll check back with you next year and see how the red pineapples are doing.  I'd really like to try those in San Diego and see how they will grow.
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2017, 08:23:38 PM »
Boy, those tissue cultures grow REALLY slowly. I have a White Jade, Elite Gold and Florida special in ground going on 2 years and they have barely doubled in size from the 5-6" when I got them while store bought tops put in the ground within a few months of these have grown like weeds and are producing fruit already.

For So. Fla folks, Excalibur IIRC had some ornamental types the last time I was there, sadly about two years ago.



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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2017, 10:41:51 PM »
Hello,

I picked up this unusual pineapple at a farmers market in Miami last summer. Does anyone  know what variety it might be? The seller only had a couple that day and never had them again. It was really tasty with a soft core. I was able to grow a plant from the crown too.

Thanks!

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2017, 12:20:22 AM »
I am currently planting side shoots of the red pineapple, so hopefully next year i will have enough to sell to any forum member interested. It's really a great looking and tasting pineapple. I just wish i could get a cultivar name for it?
That is awesome Oscar!  Good news, so I'll check back with you next year and see how the red pineapples are doing.  I'd really like to try those in San Diego and see how they will grow.
Hoping to have enough for all interested forum members by summer 2018.
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2017, 01:56:40 PM »
Here's one of the red pineapples from you Oscar. :)



The one in front in this picture I bought from eBay and it was cold Hawaiian Red. I'm not sure if it the same as your Red.


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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2017, 02:57:54 PM »
I am currently planting side shoots of the red pineapple, so hopefully next year i will have enough to sell to any forum member interested. It's really a great looking and tasting pineapple. I just wish i could get a cultivar name for it?
That is awesome Oscar!  Good news, so I'll check back with you next year and see how the red pineapples are doing.  I'd really like to try those in San Diego and see how they will grow.
Hoping to have enough for all interested forum members by summer 2018.

Not sure what type it is you can goto the website I'm listing below and look at each photo and see what you can some up with let us know

https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/view2.aspx?dv=web_site_taxon_accessionlist&params=:taxonomyid=463336;:siteid=6

Sorry this was meant for jelmore post
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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2017, 08:59:34 PM »
I am currently planting side shoots of the red pineapple, so hopefully next year i will have enough to sell to any forum member interested. It's really a great looking and tasting pineapple. I just wish i could get a cultivar name for it?
That is awesome Oscar!  Good news, so I'll check back with you next year and see how the red pineapples are doing.  I'd really like to try those in San Diego and see how they will grow.
Hoping to have enough for all interested forum members by summer 2018.


Would love to order a couple as well! I'll save myself a memo to reach out to you around then :)

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Re: Rare pineapples
« Reply #24 on: September 15, 2017, 12:11:12 PM »
I am currently planting side shoots of the red pineapple, so hopefully next year i will have enough to sell to any forum member interested.

Awesome, sign me up for as many as possible. Is the flesh red as well?

 

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