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Pineapple

Growing Guide

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit that can be successfully grown in the Sahel region with proper irrigation. It's a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought but produces best with consistent moisture.

Growing Schedule

Jan-Feb

Prepare planting beds
Apply organic matter

Mar-Apr

Plant suckers/crowns
Set up drip irrigation

May-Jun

Monitor growth
Weed control
First fertilizer application

Jul-Aug

Rainy season care
Disease monitoring
Mulching

Sep-Oct

Flower induction preparation
Second fertilizer

Nov-Dec

Ethylene treatment for flowering
Fruit development monitoring