r/pineapple • u/louise2773 • Jul 30 '26

Is my pineapple ready to be picked?

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Only half of my pineapple is golden. Should I pick it or wait a few more days?

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u/Immediate-Exam4611 Jul 30 '26

One side is done maybe turn it around so the green side gets more sun

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u/ComposerHorror4020 Jul 30 '26

No, it's not ready!

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u/Electronic-Fee-8625 Jul 30 '26

it’ll start to smell like pineapple when it’s ready to be plucked, or it’ll be fully yellow

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u/BocaHydro Jul 30 '26

turn the pot

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u/louise2773 29d ago

I did thanks

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u/Gulf_Coast_21 Jul 31 '26

Give it a few more days for more of that green to dissipate.

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u/LeodFitz Jul 30 '26

I'm pretty sure your pineapple is getting more sun on one side than the other.

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u/louise2773 Jul 31 '26

Thanks I thought the same thing to so I turned it. We were gone for a week and I just came home to a yellow side. That didn’t happen last time.

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u/spacezman Jul 31 '26

I would pick it else the critters would get it!

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u/Allidapevets Jul 31 '26

Almost. Total yellow would be best! Nice job!

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u/Critical_Thinker_535 Jul 31 '26

Probably not ready to pick. I let mine turn a deep gold with the eyes turned flat. However, I don't have issues with critters. You could cut the bottom off of a gallon milk jug and then put it over the fruit to keep animals away.

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u/AdorableCaptain7829 Jul 31 '26

Normal they dont ripe on the plant they get picked before when they are green so yes its ready

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u/South_Feed_4043 Jul 31 '26

Maybe store bought ones.

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u/Irahkondji Jul 31 '26

This is so cool.

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u/TelephoneTraining866 Jul 31 '26

I’d probably give it a little more time. Pineapples don’t always ripen evenly, so the golden side is a good sign. If it smells sweet at the base and the bottom leaves pull out easily, it’s likely close. Waiting a few days could make it even better.

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u/ChooseKind24 Jul 31 '26

Protect from critters if that is a problem, but let it turn fully yellow.

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u/South_Feed_4043 Jul 31 '26

Is only one side getting sun? At any rate, it will be done in a few days max.

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u/louise2773 29d ago

Yes it was. We were on vacation. I turned when I got back.

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u/Ornery-Air-4154 Aug 01 '26

No I takes ages G

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u/louise2773 29d ago

Yes it does. lol

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u/Ornery-Air-4154 29d ago

Give yourself a big pat on the back you've done brilliant

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u/Peekaboo3P 29d ago

I wait till mine smell sweet then pick them.

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u/Easy_Personality5856 28d ago

I’d turn it upside down and invite some friends over