Passionfruit

Description

Passionfruit, known for its vibrant flavor and aromatic appeal, is a tropical fruit that adds a deliciously tangy taste to any dish or beverage. The fruit is encased in a tough, wrinkled purple or yellow rind, revealing a juicy, fragrant pulp filled with edible seeds. This climbing vine is well-suited for warm climates and thrives when given plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil. Ideal for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet highly rewarding fruit plant, passionfruit vines can be grown on fences, trellises, or arbors, offering both fruit and ornamental beauty to the garden.

Features:

• Tropical Delight: Known for its sweet-tart flavor and aromatic pulp, passionfruit is perfect for eating fresh, adding to smoothies, making juices, or even using in desserts.
• Vibrant Flowers: The plant produces stunning, exotic-looking flowers that add visual interest to your garden before fruiting.
• Climbing Vine: Passionfruit vines can grow up trellises, fences, or arbors, creating a beautiful and productive vertical garden.
• High-Yielding: Once established, passionfruit vines will provide abundant fruit throughout the season.
• Easy to Grow: Requires little care once established, thriving in full sun and well-draining soil.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial vine (can be grown as an annual in colder regions)
• Plant Height: Can grow up to 10-15 feet tall with proper support
• Fruit Size: 2-3 inches in diameter
• Days to Maturity: 70-90 days from flowering to fruiting
• Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing: Space vines 3-5 feet apart for optimal growth
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
• Ideal Temperature: 60-85°F (15-29°C)

Passionfruit is an easy-to-grow, high-yielding vine that rewards gardeners with exotic fruit and stunning flowers. Perfect for sunny gardens or container growth, it offers a touch of tropical charm and an exciting flavor boost to any dish.