This is a tropical fruit in the true sense...
needing a warm climate to grow and thrive in
needing a warm climate to grow and thrive in
when one of our neighbors came around with some pineapples...
he left the suckers on and we took full advantage of them...
planting them here and there on the farm
in just several months, this is what we have...
gorgeous, sweet, juicy, luscious pineapples
because we are growing them on our farm...
we are able to let them ripen on the plant
that is the best way to get a good tasting pineapple
and to tell whether it is truly ripe is to sniff it...
if you can smell the pineapple, it is good to go
I couldn't wait to harvest this one...
with gloves, of course, to avoid the prickly leaves...
leaving behind a few of the suckers that will grow into more pineapples
and taking a few along with the fruit
the pineapple plant is a bromeliad...
full of manganese, vitamins C, B1 & B6, copper, magnesium, dietary fiber...
and proteolytic enzymes, which aid in digestion and lessen arthritic pain
it has anti-inflammatory properties, and discourages plaque growth in the mouth
for those watching their sugar levels...
it is low on the glycemic index at 46-51
this pineapple did not disappoint...
it was simply delicious!
so what are we doing with all the suckers?
planting them for more pineapples...
including the top part
the good Lord does know how to give good things
here's to all pineapple lovers everywhere!
May the Lord bless your day, or night with His grace.