Does cutting off a pineapple's crown shorten its longevity?
I have a teeny refrigerator, and cut off just the crowns (see red line below) on newly bought pineapples to save space. What are the cons of this truncation? Will pineapples be less fresh?
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It depends on where you cut it - if you are taking off the majority of leaves, but leaving the "fruit" intact, then it should be fine. If you are actually cutting into the fruit, then it will affect how well/long it keeps and how it matures.
Incidentally - it is much better for flavour development to keep fruit like this outside the refrigerator. Also, if you are in a warm country, you can actually cut the crown off a mature pineapple and place it in a pot and let it grow. Over time it will produce a pineapple plant and, provided you look after it enough, even produce a new pineapple fruit.
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Trim off the outer portion of the pineapple top at the bottom of the crown, or stem, until you see root buds. These should resemble small, brown-colored bumps around the stem's perimeter. Allow the pineapple top to dry for several days to one week prior to planting.Should you take the top off a pineapple?
Finally, place the pineapple top in bright, indirect light. Rooting should occur in 6 to 8 weeks. When the pineapple has developed a good root system, carefully remove it from the rooting medium. Plant the rooted pineapple in a light, well-drained potting mix.How long does it take for roots to grow from a pineapple top?
You can extend the lifespan to three to five days by refrigerating the whole pineapple in a perforated plastic bag. Once trimmed and cut, be sure the pineapple is covered in juice in an airtight container, refrigerate and use within five to seven days.HOW TO CUT A PINEAPPLE | Clean \u0026 Delicious
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