UK: The kind of pineapple as symbol of status and grown with extremely complicated care

It is a Heligan pineapple, originating from the Lost Gardens of Heligan, UK. This place used to sell a pineapple for up to 10,000 pounds (about 300 million VND). Even at one time, owning a Heligan pineapple was a symbol of status and wealth. Heligan pineapples are so expensive because the growing process is extremely complicated, requiring high garden techniques and meticulous care. And yet, Heligan pineapples must be grown using age-old techniques dating back to the Victorian era - which are extremely expensive - often costing up to 1,200 pounds (more than 35 million VND). According to Mirror, growers must create a tropical growing environment by building a separate greenhouse system, which is kept warm as well as providing constant humidity in cold weather. Soil is regularly fertilized with straw, horse waste and no harmful stimulants are used. Not only ...