Soil Preparation
Pineapples thrive in light soils with relatively low pH.
Soil Preparation - Sub-Soiling
This process relieves compaction, promotes air and water movement, and mixes crop residue which improves aerobic microbial decomposition resulting in good quality humus formation. Crops growing on loose, well aerated soils will develop extensive root systems.
Soil Preparation - Sub-Soiling
Calcium is also added to the soil bed during this process.
Soil Preparation - Discing
Discing is then done in order to granulate the soil prior to forming the beds.
Soil Preparation - Primary Drainage
With Nigeria's tropical climate and high amount of precipitation, extensive drainage is necessary to facilitate the rapid evacuation of excess water.
Soil Preparation - Bedding
Once the soil is ready, elevated beds are created to further protect the root systems from saturation and to create a favorable growing environment.
Soil Preparation - Secondary Drainage
After the raised planting beds are prepared, surface drains are created to insure quick evacuation of rain from between the beds.
Planting - Seed (pineapple sucker) Selection
Only the healthiest and strongest planting material is harvested and then it's separated by size and weight.
Planting - Seed (pineapple sucker) Harvest
Pineapple seed (pineapple sucker) is harvested from the plants of the previous crop.
Planting - Seed (pineapple sucker) Harvest
The newly harvested seed (pineapple sucker) is graded by size before being transported to the field to be planted.
Seed (pineapple sucker) Distribution
The harvested seed (pineapple sucker) is transported as quickly as possible to the next fields. It's planted within 24 hours of harvest to insure highest potential for successful fast root development and growth.
Planting
All planting is done by hand in evenly spaced and uniform rows. It's important that the plants develop at the same rate in order to receive equal amounts of nutrients and sun light and yield a uniform crop.
The cultivation process begins with continual foliar analysis of the plants to monitor composition and nutritional balance. The plants are also continually monitored for any signs of insects, blemishes and diseases.
Cultivation Practices - Fertilization
All nutrients applications are topical or foliar and absorbed by the leaves and the new roots at the base of the developing leaves.
Cultivation Practices - Erosion Control
With a strong company culture of sustainable farming practices, we go to great lengths to exercise good soil husbandry.
Plant Growth
At the 7-8th month the plants are ready to be induced for flowering.
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For detailed production procedure, please send a mail to md2pineapplegrower@gmail.com