PINEAPPLE PRODUCTION
The overall objective of the intervention is to commercialize the pineapple sector by supporting increased production through the distribution of quality clean pineapple seedlings that are tolerant to pests and diseases.
The planting materials are also used to establish pineapple multiplication sites to ensure increased access to good quality materials by farmers and sustainable supply within the individual districts.
The pineapple is a tropical and subtropical fruit grown in many African countries.
Locally the fruit is known as “Enanansi”. The fruit is trade-able and generates a lot of income for farmers who grow it.
In Uganda, pineapples are mainly grown south of Lake Kyoga and in western Uganda.
Common Pineapple cultivars are grown in Uganda
Smooth cayenne: which is by far the most popular cultivar throughout the tropics.
Queens: this cultivar is rather smaller and sweeter than the smooth cayenne.
The Red Spanish: which is a semi spineless cultivar whose fruits are intermediate of smooth cayenne and Red Spanish.
Giant Kew: this is a large-fruited pineapple cultivar and is most popular in India.
Abacaxi: which is a spiny and disease-resistant cultivar of pineapple.
How to plant pineapples
There are 4 different systems of the plantation in pineapple farming. These four different planting methods are
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Manure and fertilizers in pineapple farming
Growing Pineapples in soil having good organic matter and high fertility is always beneficial in getting more production
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Pineapple Insects, Pests and Diseases
However, mealy bugs and scale insects have some exceptions.
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Harvesting Pineapples
Pineapples should mature in 15 to 24 months depending on the planting material used.
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Marketing Pineapples
Pineapples have great demand in the market; both local and also international because of its delicious flavoured taste. Apart from being eaten as fresh, this yummy fruit is also used for cooking, canning, processing, etc
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