Nine-Year Pineapple Harvest in Yukon

0:00Alex Oberg, from Whitehorse in the Yukon, just harvested his homegrown pineapple after nine years of waiting. He started with a leafy crown from friends, planted it in soil by a south-facing window, and let time do the heavy lifting. Finally, last fall, a tiny fruit popped up, turning golden over months until he sliced it open. The plant grew massive, with soared-like leaves reaching his head height, making it a bit hazardous around the eyes while watering. He tried moving it to a greenhouse in summer for better chances, but it took those full nine years in the north's tough conditions to fruit. Oberg calls it proof that patience pays off, and a horticulture expert agrees, praising his commitment since pineapples usually fruit in just 18. Months to two years under perfect warmth and sun, which Yukon lacks. The taste was pineapple sweet, but a touch sour, so he figures a little more time next round would perfect it. He's already saved a new crown to start another plant, aiming for fruit way before 2035.

1:00Stories like this show even in the far north, steady care beats the odds, turning a simple house plan into something sweet. That wraps Calgary News today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.