Passion Fruit — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Passiflora edulis |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 10–21 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 21.1–29.4 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 365–730 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 91.4–152.4 |
| Mature height (cm) | 304.8–762 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 91.4–152.4 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 9–11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Cutting |
Growing directions
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun and provide a strong trellis or chain-link fence; the purple passion fruit vine grows rapidly and requires physical support for the tendrils. Unlike the cold-hardy native maypop (P. incarnata), this is a true tropical vine that produces the familiar large, purple, wrinkled fruits of commerce, intensely aromatic with sweet-tart yellow pulp. Fruits ripen and fall to the ground when ready — simply collect them from the ground. In zones 9b–11 plants produce heavily twice yearly, in spring and fall. The spectacular 3-inch flowers with purple, white, and yellow corona filaments are among the most intricate in the plant world and are visited by bumblebees, which are the most effective pollinators.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0