Kilimo Na Biashara | Pineapple Farming

In this episode of Kilimo Na Biashara, we focus on Pineapple farming.

QUICK FACT 1:
Did you know that a pineapple is neither a pine nor an apple, but a fruit consisting of many berries that have grown together?


QUICK FACT 2:
Did you know that a pineapple plant can stay alive and continue giving fruits for up to 50 years?


QUICK FACT 3:
Did you know that pineapple can take two years to grow and mature into a plant?


QUICK FACT 4:
Did you know that the world's largest pineapple ever recorded was in 2011 and weighed 28kgs?



QUICK FACT 5:
Did you know that South Asia is the biggest producer of pineapples?


QUICK FACT 6:
Did you know that there are 50 calories in 3.5 ounces of fresh pineapple?


QUICK FACT 7:
Did you know that a pineapple is made up of 86% of water and 13 % carbohydrates with almost no fat or protein?


QUICK FACT 8:
Did you know that pineapples are international symbols of welcome and are a symbolic way of saying “you are perfect” when presented to someone?