Like other parts of this bromeliad, the crown features all the genetic material necessary to replicate the parent plant. Cut the top quarter of the pineapple from the rest of the fruit. Next, soak the bottom of the crown in water for 1 to 2 days to absorb the maximum amount of moisture before planting.lips. The pineapple produces several plantlets near the base of the fruit called slips. These slips appear as red or green outgrowths along the stalk. Pinch them away from the main plant and plant them in the ground at a depth of between 3 and 6 inches.