Passion fruit is a form of berry that grows on the passion fruit plant. Passion fruit is easy to grow. Show
There are two types of passion fruit plants–purple and yellow. The fruit of the purple passion fruit plant is purple. That fruit is slightly smaller than a lemon. The fruit of the yellow passion fruit plant is bright yellow. That fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. Both fruits are spherical to ovoid in shape. Both fruits have an outer shell that is hard and slippery. The interior of both fruits is a transparent pulp with hard black seeds. The pulp is the edible part of the fruits; it is soft, sweet-tasting, and aromatic. About Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit Quick Growing Tips
Best Climate and Site to Grow Passion Fruit
Choosing the Right Passion Fruit Plant
Spacing Passion Fruit
How to Plant Passion Fruit
Container Growing Passion Fruit
Feeding Passion Fruit
Watering Passion Fruit
Training and Pruning Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit Pollination
Harvest and Storing Passion Fruit
How to Prepare and Eat Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit Propagation
Passion Fruit Problems and Control
Passion Fruit Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Are passion fruit vines easy to grow? A: Passion fruit vines are relatively easy to grow and can be productive with just one vine. Q: Do I need two passion fruit vines to get fruit? A: Having two vines will increase the chance of getting fruit. Q: Where do passion fruit vines grow best? A: Passion fruit vines are not frost-hardy, so they should be planted in a warm climate. The vines will fruit throughout the year in warm climates. Grow passion fruit vine in full sun. The vines need a trellis or some other structure to climb on. Q: How important is water for passion fruit vines? A: Passion fruit vines require regular watering, especially during the fruiting stage. Q: How are passion fruit flowers pollinated? A: Passion fruit flowers are pollinated by bees, so make sure there are some around your garden. Q: Why does passion fruit fail to produce fruit? A: Lack of pollination or the over-application of nitrogen fertilizer can cause passion fruit not to produce fruit. Q: What causes unripe passion fruit to drop? A: Inconsistent watering, too much nitrogen in the soil, or insect pests can cause passion fruit to drop before it ripens. Common purple passion fruitPassion Fruit Varieties to Grow
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