The different modes of cultivating the pine-apple: From its first introduction into Europe to the late improvements of T.A. Knight, esq.Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius)
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The different modes of cultivating the pine-apple: From its first introduction into Europe to the late improvements of T.A. Knight, esq.
Loudon, J. C. (John Claudius)
Pineapple
put into a proper state by the addition of fresh tan, &c.
“When the plants are out of the stoves in the month of September,
prepare the pits in the same manner as directed for the succession-beds,
with three-fourths of new tan at the bottom, &c.; then shift the plants
into pots about fourteen inches diameter at the top, and plant them at
suitable distances for fruiting; plunge the pots at first halfway into
the tan, till the heat diminishes to a safe temperature, then fill up
the interstices between the pots with tan, and as the plants are now
stationed, let them so remain till they are fruited off for the table.
The plants, young and old, had best be near the glass, and small stoves
are to be preferred, because they require less fire. The glass should be
closely puttied, to keep out the cold air, and to retain the warm.
“The fruiting-house during the winter should be kept at about seventy of
Fahrenheit’s scale. It may be left in the evening about seventy-five,
and it will be found in the morning about sixty-five, so that no
attendance during the night will be necessary.
“There should be no water given to the young suckers from September till
April, while they remain in the tan without pots. After they are potted
they require to be watered two or three times a week during the summer,
according as the temperature may be. When they are removed into the
fruiting-house in September, they should be watered cautiously till
towards February, and as the spring advances they will require a large
supply. Never water the plants in the common broad-cast method, over
their heads and leaves.
“Give air in the stoves and frames, both in summer and winter, when the
weather will permit, from the back and ends, but not from the roof.
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