Pineapple is an important tropical fruit crop grown under warm and humid climatic conditions. It performs well in areas having a temperature range of 22–32°C and annual rainfall of 100–150 cm. Well-drained sandy loam or loamy soils rich in organic matter with a pH of 4.5–6.5 are considered ideal. Waterlogging should be avoided as the crop is sensitive to stagnation. Propagation is mainly through vegetative parts such as suckers, slips, and crowns. Suckers weighing 350–450 g are preferred for uniform growth and early bearing. Healthy, disease-free planting material should be selected and treated with fungicides before planting to prevent rotting. Land preparation involves ploughing 2–3 times to obtain a fine tilth, followed by incorporation of well-decomposed farmyard manure at about 20–25 tons per hectare. Raised beds or ridges are prepared in high rainfall areas to ensure proper drainage. Planting is generally done during the monsoon season. A spacing of 60 × 30 cm or 45 × 30 cm in double row system is commonly adopted, accommodating 40,000–60,000 plants per hectare depending on the system. The suckers are planted at a