Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Climate and soil

• Pineapple can be grown successfully from seacoast to an altitude of about 1500m above sea level.
• The optimum temperature is from 21⁰C-24⁰C.
• It can be grown in areas of 22⁰C-32⁰C with optimum rainfall ranges from 100-150 cm.
• The higher temperature is beneficial for fruit development, low temperature is harmful and does not improve colour of fruits.
• The fruits grow well in sandy loam soil.
• Fruit size is larger on the heavier soil but flavor of the fruit is better when grown on lighter soil.
• It prefers soils which are acidic (pH 4.5-5.5). while high Mg and Mn content are injurious to the crop.