Hands-On Pineapple Planting in Maui with Maui Pineapple Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to stand, kneel, and perform light bending over the course of the tour.
Overview
Step onto the last operating pineapple farm in Maui and plant your own pineapple while learning the island’s unique cultivation methods. Taste the fruit at different ripeness levels and take home your harvest along with a commemorative badge.
Maui Pineapple Tour: The Planting Experience
Get your hands dirty, dig into island roots, and taste the reward.
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About This Adventure
Immerse yourself in Maui's pineapple heritage with the Pineapple Planting Experience. Plant your own pineapple, explore cultivation techniques, and taste the fruit at various ripeness stages. Visit the processing center to pack your harvest and receive a Pineapple Planting badge, celebrating your unique connection to this vibrant land.
Immerse yourself in Maui's pineapple heritage with the Pineapple Planting Experience. Plant your own pineapple, explore cultivation techniques, and taste the fruit at various ripeness stages. Visit the processing center to pack your harvest and receive a Pineapple Planting badge, celebrating your unique connection to this vibrant land.
Adventure Tips
Wear closed-toe shoes
Firm footwear is required for navigating the farm’s soil and planting areas safely.
Bring sunscreen and bug spray
This outdoor tour exposes you to sun and insects; protect your skin and comfort accordingly.
Prepare for light physical activity
You'll be standing, kneeling, and bending while planting pineapples, so light mobility is necessary.
Reserve at least 2 hours
The full planting and farm tour experience lasts about two hours from check-in to finish.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Native Hawaiian honeycreeper birds
- Wild chickens commonly found on island farms
History
Pineapple cultivation shaped Maui’s economy throughout the 20th century, with this farm being the island’s last remaining commercial pineapple operation.
Conservation
The farm emphasizes sustainable agriculture practices, minimizing chemical usage and preserving Maui’s rich volcanic soils.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet from rough ground and provides stability during planting.
Sunscreen
Necessary for sun protection during the outdoor tour.
spring specific
Light layers
Adapts to changing temperatures, especially on cooler mornings or evenings.
fall specific
Bug spray
Keeps insects at bay amid the tropical farm environment.
summer specific