Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis

What Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis is

Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis (Passiflora edulis) is a perennial flower of the passionflower family (Passifloraceae). They are very easy to grow from seed and very vigorous - given half a chance they will take over your greenhouse.

They grow well in pots and the flowers are often produced in succession throughout the summer.

Passion flower (maracuja) is an exotic climber with incredibly intricate flowers; Passiflora edulis also gives edible fruits. It overwinters indoors.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Seeds per packet: 10–14 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Costa Rica
• Sowing: January – December; seedlings
• Flowering: July – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis

Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis seeds are sown in January – December. The plants flower from July to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: in a pot, next to a support
• Germination: 14–60 days at 22–28 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The passion flower’s favourite aspect is south-facing. It is an extremely light-loving plant, and its position relative to the sun is particularly important for the flowering phase, which lasts from May to September. Sow indoors at any time. Or outdoors, around March. Before sowing, rub the seeds between 2 sheets of fine sandpaper, then soak the seeds in warm water (or fruit juice) for 24 hours. Drain the seeds, then sow them 2-5 mm deep in moist, well-drained seed compost with added vermiculite. Ideal temp. 20°C for 16 hours a day and 30°C for 8 hours a day. If this is not possible, a constant temperature of 26°C is recommended. Germination is erratic and takes 1-12 months. Transplant the seedlings carefully and individually when large enough. Acclimatise and plant out when the danger of frost has passed. Requires humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil and a position in dappled shade with plenty of moisture during the growing season. Prefers neutral soil and dislikes very acid or very alkaline conditions (pH in the range 6-8, tolerates 5.5-8.5).

Soak the seeds for 24 hours. Germination is slow and uneven.

Flowering and uses

Grown in a pot, taken outdoors in summer.

Frequently asked questions

When should Passion Fruit Passiflora Edulis be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are January – December. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 10–14 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.