Spanish Name
Piña
Scientific Name
Ananas comosus
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
BromeliadHerbaceousShurb
Usage
CulinaryNutritionalFruit-FreshOrnamental
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
South America
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Eat raw, make juices, smoothies, salsas or put them on pizzas
Nutritional Info
High in vitamin C, manganese, bromelain enzyme
Medicinal Uses
Digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, immune support
Planting Distance
50–80 cm apart in rows, with 1–1.5 m between rows for ease of access and airflow
Harvest Time
18–24 months after planting. After the first fruit, the plant produces suckers (pups) which can yield additional fruits within 12–18 months
