The 1908-09 growing season was the high point for pineapple cultivation in Florida, most of which was concentrated in the state's southeastern coastal region.

Whereas Florida's pineapple farmers averaged about 550,000 crates shipped in the previous three seasons, in 1908-09 they increased production to over 1,100,000 crates.

In subsequent seasons, the pineapple harvest returned to previous levels and then declined to less than 250,000 crates by 1915-16. By the 1920s, pineapples were a niche crop; winter vegetables were the big money-makers for south Florida farmers.