Is my pineapple ready?

Question

I've read that if it has the smell of pineapple, the leaves pull off, and the color yellow on it then it's ready. Well, it has 2 out of three. It doesn't have the smell.

Is it ready to take off the plant even though I can't smell the pineapple??

Answer 1

I was taught when the diamonds are the same size at the top as at the middle it had grown its full size and was ripe.

Answer 2

Scent is not necessarily the correct key. Some are overripe when they have a pineapple smell. Pull a leaf; if it detaches easily, your fruit is ripe.