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Pineapples growing on Pico island, Azores

SoulofthePlace

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Pineapples (ananás) growing and fruiting in Santa Luzia, Pico island, Azores (Portuguese autonomous region, 2000 km away from mainland) out in the open at around 200 meters above sea level:

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Average day temperatures: +17°C in the winter and +24°C in the summer. Typical Summer: 68F to 77F (20C to 25C). Typical Winter: 55F to 64F (12C to 18C). Record Low (past 5 years): 45F or +7.7C (once a winter, some winters). Record High (past 5 years): 83F or +28C (some days only). Elevation 140 m (459 ft.) to 160 m (525 ft.), latitude 38.54º. Sunset Zone: unknown

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Makes my patch look tiny!

 

Modesto, CA USDA 9b

July/August average 95f/63f

Dec/Jan average 55f/39f

Average lowest winter temp 27f

Record low temp 18f

Record high temp 113f

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