💜 Passion Fruit Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Passion Fruit, Krishna Phal |
| Scientific name | Passiflora edulis |
| Origin | South America (Brazil & Paraguay) |
| Type | Perennial climbing vine |
| Fruit color | Purple or yellow (depending on variety) |
| Taste | Sweet–tart, aromatic, juicy pulp |
| Season | June – November (main fruiting) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height / Length: 10–15 meters (climber)
- Bearing age: 1.5–2 years
- Yield: 200–300 fruits/vine/year
- Lifespan: 5–6 years (productive phase)
- Fruit weight: 70–100 g each
- Special: Fast-growing, heavy fruiter, ideal for trellis farming 🍃
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–30°C |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy loam |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun) |
☀️ Grows best in warm, humid climates — avoid frost & waterlogging.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Seeds or grafted saplings (purple variety preferred)
- Spacing: 3 × 3 m (on trellis or wire support)
- Planting time: Feb–March or June–July
- Watering: 2–3 times/week (regular moisture needed)
- Fertilizer (per vine/year):
- FYM: 10–15 kg
- NPK: 250 g N + 200 g P + 200 g K
🪴 Provide support structure (trellis/fence) for climbing.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | 6–8 months after planting |
| Fruiting | June–Nov |
| First harvest | 1.5–2 years |
🍃 Regular pruning after harvest promotes new shoots & more fruits.
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