Purple Possum Passion Fruit
Quick grow facts
Water
Regular watering will keep a vine flowering and fruiting almost continuously. Water requirement is high when fruits are approaching maturity. If the soil is dry, fruits may shrivel and fall prematurely.
CRFGFertilizer
Passion fruit vines are vigorous growers and require regular fertilizing. A good choice is 10-5-20 NPK applied at the rate of 3 pounds per plant 4 times a year. Too much nitrogen results in vigorous foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
CRFGPollination
Purple passion fruit is self-fruitful, but pollination is best under humid conditions. Carpenter bees are the most efficient pollinator, much more so than honey bees.
CRFGPropagation
Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow late winter or early spring in…
PFAFPests & diseases
In tropical areas passion fruit vines are attacked by a host of pests and diseases. In these areas the purple passion fruit is particularly susceptible to nematodes, while the yellow passion fruit is more nematode resistant.
CRFGLook out for (Houston)
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Why grow/eat it
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How to use it
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Harvest in Houston
Fruit turns from green to purple (or yellow) and drops within days; pick at color change or gather daily from the ground.
CRFGContainer tips
Full sun, part shade in very hot areas. It's rampant, so give it a sturdy fence or trellis.
CRFGCautions
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