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Passion fruit
Passiflora edulis
Growing medium with drip irrigation.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Expert
Sound origin
Passiflora edulis
A vine native to South America: Venezuela, Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Passion fruit, pulp and seeds, raw
- Rich in vitamin C
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Rich in fiber
- Source of vitamin A
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Tropical vine: greenhouse, sunroom or bright indoor spot in winter.
- Plan for a large trellis.
- Hand pollination often needed.
- Sensitive to frost: bring the plant in well before the first frosts.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | Apr., May |
| Harvest | Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Passion fruit in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Passion fruit in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Passion fruit: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Growing medium with drip irrigation.
Passion fruit: when to set out plants in Belgium?
Start from plants, set out in April and May (garden, patio or balcony, Belgium or northern France).
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