How to prune passion fruit? Techniques and methods

Passion fruit pruning time

Passion fruit can be pruned several times a year, mainly during the plant's growth period, fruiting period and winter. The purpose of pruning is to reduce the consumption of nutrients and water, promote flowering and fruiting, reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests, and help passion fruit survive the winter smoothly.

Passion fruit pruning method

1. Pruning during the seedling stage

After the passion fruit is established and survives, the excess side branches should be cut off. When the main vine grows to about 1 meter, the excess side vines should be cut off. When it grows to about 2 meters, the top buds of the side vines should be cut off to concentrate the nutrients of the plant.

2. Pruning during the growing season

Passion fruit grows vigorously in an environment with sufficient fertilizer and water. At this time, the excess side vines on the plant should be cut off, and then the dense branches, dead vines, and weak branches should also be cut off, and then the thick branches should be pruned to avoid nutrient consumption.

3. Pruning during the fruiting period

Passion fruit needs to be pruned after it matures, mainly by shortening the side vines. It is sufficient to keep 3 to 4 on the main vine to allow new branches to sprout. In addition, the side vines that grow downwards should also be cut off to promote flowering and fruiting again.

4. Winter pruning

Passion fruit also needs to be pruned in winter. Generally, 50 cm long branches should be cut off, as well as curled branches wrapped around the support. Diseased branches and dead branches should also be cut off, and 1 to 2 buds should be retained on each new branch to promote the growth of new branches.