The Pineapple Cycle
Preparation of the land
The soil is conditioned by removing weeds and other debris to ensure a clean environment. Subsequently, tillage is carried out to ensure that the soil is loose, well-drained, and rich in organic matter. Pineapples thrive in tropical and subtropical climates, with temperatures between 24°C and 30°C, abundant sunlight, and moderate rainfall.
Sowing
Material Selection
Crowns, the top of the fruit, shoots that emerge from the base of the mother plant or suckers are chosen as planting material.
Plantation
The selected material is placed in furrows or prepared holes in the ground, ensuring adequate spacing between plants to promote optimal growth.
Early phase (0-3 months)
During this stage, the plants establish their roots and begin to develop leaves.
It is crucial to maintain proper watering to ensure that seedlings do not become dehydrated and can grow healthy with the correct balance of nutrients between rain and sun, so that after a few weeks they are ready to produce fruit 
The flower, is the fruit!
At this stage, the leaves expand rapidly, forming a dense rosette. The plant accumulates essential nutrients in its leaves in preparation for flowering.
After flowering, the flowers fuse together to form a single large fruit. This fruit formation process lasts
approximately 5 to 6 months 
The Fruit
During ripening, pineapple accumulates sugars, which intensifies its sweetness and develops its characteristic color.
The increase in sugar level and the change in color are key indicators in determining the optimal time of harvest.

Harvest
To the packing house
The transport of pineapple from the farm to the packing plant is a delicate process that seeks to
prese the quality of the fruit and minimize damage during transport.
This process consists of several to ensure that the pineapples arrive in optimal
condition at the packing plant.
Fruit selection
Based on quality and size, only the best pineapples are
sent to the packing area.
Packing
The fruits are packed according to the specifications
required for their target market, whether local or
international.
Cooling of the pineapple
The cooling of pineapples begins immediately after harvest and continues during storage and transport,
with the purpose of preserving the freshness, flavor and texture of the fruit in its best condition until it
reaches the consumer.







