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Yukon Gardener Grows Pineapple After Nine-Year Journey

4/5/2026

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Alex Oberg grew a pineapple in Yukon, taking nine years from planting a rooted crown to harvest.
He calls the project low-maintenance, needing little care beyond watering.
The plant thrived indoors at first, but a greenhouse move failed.
Eventually, a miniature pineapple appeared and Oberg harvested it, describing the fruit as sweet with a slight sourness.
Horticulture expert Paul Zammit praised Oberg's dedication, noting Yukon climate makes pineapple growing challenging.

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Story summary

Alex Oberg grew a pineapple in Yukon, taking nine years from planting a rooted crown to harvest.
He calls the project low-maintenance, needing little care beyond watering.
The plant thrived indoors at first, but a greenhouse move failed.
Eventually, a miniature pineapple appeared and Oberg harvested it, describing the fruit as sweet with a slight sourness.
Horticulture expert Paul Zammit praised Oberg's dedication, noting Yukon climate makes pineapple growing challenging.