Fact: A Lengthy Growing Period
If you’ve ever watched SpongeBob Squarepants before, do remember that episode where the nematodes ate his iconic pineapple house? It didn’t take that long for him to grow a perfectly new one. As you might’ve guessed, that isn’t exactly how pineapple growth works! It actually takes a lot longer than that for a pineapple to reach its full form.
We often take for granted what it takes to get fruit on the table, and pineapple is a pretty big example. It takes two to three years for a pineapple to mature completely and be ready for purchase on the market! Every pineapple you eat took a considerable amount of time to grow, so make sure that you appreciate them when you purchase one.