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Passion fruit | Size: 5-10 inch | Variety : Purple Maracuya

Passion fruit | Size: 5-10 inch | Variety : Purple Maracuya

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USDA Hardiness Zones

  • Zones 9b–11
    (Can grow in Zone 8b with winter protection)

🌡️ Temperature Tolerance

  • Optimal growing temps: 68–86°F (20–30°C)

  • Frost-sensitive:

    • Can tolerate brief dips to 30°F (-1°C) once mature

    • Below 28°F (-2°C) will likely kill the vine or severely damage it

  • Young plants are more sensitive — protect from any frost

📍 Where It Grows Well

  • Southern Florida

  • Southern Texas

  • Coastal and Southern California

  • Zone 8b (like Georgia) with protection or container growing

🛡️ Tips for Zone 8 Growers:

  • Grow in large container and bring indoors/greenhouse in winter

  • Or grow outdoors in a microclimate (south-facing wall, frost cloth in winter)

  • Mulch the root zone heavily in winter to protect from cold

🌱 Summary:

Feature Details
USDA Zones 9b–11 (Zone 8b with protection)
Cold Tolerance ~30°F (brief), dies below 28°F
Sunlight Full sun
Soil pH Slightly acidic (6.0–6.5)
Fruit-bearing age ~1–2 years



Climate & Zone Requirements

  • Best USDA Zones: 9b–11

  • Can grow in Zone 8b with frost protection or in a container

  • Frost-sensitive: Dies below 28°F (-2°C) unless protected

🔹 2. Choose the Right Spot

  • Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

  • Shelter: South-facing wall or trellis is ideal

  • Space: Needs lots of space to vine (can grow 15–30 ft)

🔹 3. Soil Requirements

  • Type: Well-draining, fertile

  • pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–6.5)

  • Amendments: Mix compost or aged manure before planting

🔹 4. Planting Instructions

📍 In-Ground (Zone 9b+)

  • Dig hole twice the size of root ball

  • Plant crown just above soil level

  • Water deeply after planting

🪴 In a Container (Zone 8b or colder)

  • Use a 15–25 gallon pot

  • Use well-draining mix (potting soil + perlite + compost)

  • Support vine with a trellis or arbor

  • Bring indoors or to greenhouse during winter

🔹 5. Watering

  • Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy

  • Deep water 2–3 times/week (more during hot/dry spells)

  • Reduce watering in cooler months

🔹 6. Fertilizing

  • Feed monthly during spring/summer with balanced fertilizer (10-10-10)

  • You can also use fruit tree or citrus fertilizer

  • Stop fertilizing in late fall

🔹 7. Trellis & Support

  • Needs strong support to climb:
    ✔ Fence
    ✔ Trellis
    ✔ Arbor

  • Train vines early for good shape and airflow

🔹 8. Pruning

  • Prune in late winter or early spring

  • Remove dead, tangled, or weak vines

  • Encourage lateral branching (more flowers = more fruit)

🔹 9. Pollination

  • Self-pollinating, but bees and butterflies increase yields

  • Hand-pollinate if fruit set is low (use a soft brush to move pollen)

🔹 10. Harvesting

  • Fruit ripens about 70–90 days after flowering

  • Pick when fruit turns deep purple and falls off vine or pulls easily

  • Fruit is best when slightly wrinkled = fully ripe

🔹 11. Cold Protection in Zone 8b

  • Mulch heavily (3–6 inches) around base in late fall

  • Cover with frost cloth during cold nights

  • Or grow in container and move indoors in winter

  • In-ground plants may die back to roots and regrow in spring if cold isn’t too severe

🔹 12. Common Problems

  • Root rot – avoid poor drainage

  • Spider mites, aphids, mealybugs – treat with neem oil or insecticidal soap

  • Fungal leaf spots – improve airflow, avoid overhead watering

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