Cultivation of Pineapple Plants (Ananascomosus (L.) Merr) in Switzerland

Abstract

The climatic conditions Switzerland are unfavourable for cultivating pineapple  plants. This is realised by pineapple plants requiring tropical temperatures to  thrive and produce healthy fruits. In the agricultural sphere, pineapple plants  can be propagated if the conditions for cultivation are favourable. However, in  Switzerland, the cold climate has made the cultivation of Ananascomosus (L.)  Merr. very difficult. It is only through human ingenuity that the cultivation of  this plant has seen success in climates that would otherwise hinder the  production of healthy pineapple fruits, like in Switzerland. This article will  address many aspects regarding, and negating, to Ananascomosus (L.) Merr  cultivation in Switzerland.