A pineapple plant typically takes about 15 to 18 months after planting to produce a single mature pineapple fruit, though this can vary depending on the variety, climate, planting time, and care conditions
. The plant flowers around 12 to 15 months after planting, and the fruit usually ripens about 5 months after flowering
. In some climates and with certain propagation methods like slips or suckers, the time can be shorter-around 9 to 11 months-but it often ranges up to 2 to 3 years if grown from crowns or seeds
. Key points:
- Flowering occurs 12–15 months after planting.
- Fruit ripens about 5 months after flowering.
- Total time to harvest: approximately 15–18 months, sometimes up to 24 months or more.
- In cooler climates or with slower growth, it can take up to 3 years
After fruiting, the plant typically produces one pineapple and then dies back, but it may produce pups or suckers that can be grown for future crops
. In summary, expect about 1.5 to 2 years for a pineapple plant to produce one fruit under typical growing conditions.
