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10 attractive truth about pineapple
Who doesn't love the taste of pineapple?
They are definitely one of the most unusual tropical fruits, but what truths do you know about them?
Check these ten attractive pineapple truth!
Initially, 'pineapple' is a name used for pine cones, the first mentioned recorded of the word has returned to 1398.
When this tropical fruit was discovered in the US, Europeans named them pineapple because of the same as what we call pine hats.
A pineapple is not an apple, or pine.
In Spanish, pineapple called Piña - which you may have heard about reference to Piña Colada drinks.
In wild trees, pineapple can live and fruit for up to 50 years.
You can actually plan a pineapple by cutting on the top of a pineapple and planting it in the soil.
The world's largest pineapple was recorded in 2011, grown by Christine McCallum from Bakewell, Australia.
75% of all pineapples sold in Europe are cultivated completely in Costa Rica.
From Hawaii for pineapple is 'Halakahiki'.
Dole's Pineapple Garden Labyrinth in Hawaii has a record with the largest maze in the world, stretching on three acres!
I visited Dole Plantation on my vacation to Oahu, Hawaii - it was my inspiration to write these truths.
If you have never, I recommend adding it to your list!
