Passion fruit is loved for juice and fresh eating. With good management, a well trellised orchard can produce fruit for two to three years.
Varieties
- Purple passion fruit: sweet, popular for fresh markets
- Yellow passion fruit: vigorous, preferred by some processors
Grafted seedlings on yellow rootstock resist soil diseases better.
Trellising
Build a strong trellis with poles and wire at about two metres high. Common spacing is around 2 to 3 metres between plants.
Care
- Prune to keep vines productive and airy
- Apply manure and fertilizer regularly
- Water during dry spells
- Encourage pollinators
Diseases
Woodiness virus, fusarium wilt and brown spot are common. Use clean seedlings, disinfect tools and remove infected plants.
Markets
Sell to juice processors, supermarkets, restaurants and market traders. Contracts with processors bring stable demand.
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