{"product_id":"passion-fruit-10-bag","title":"Passion Fruit - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003ePassion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vigorous evergreen climbing vine grown across India's warm, humid regions including the Western Ghats, north-east, and southern hills. It bears round purple or yellow fruit with intensely aromatic, tangy-sweet pulp packed with edible seeds. The vine climbs rapidly by tendrils and produces strikingly intricate purple-and-white flowers. Fast-growing and quick to bear, it can fruit within a year of planting on a sturdy trellis. The juice is hugely popular for drinks, desserts and squashes. Both an ornamental and a productive crop, it suits home gardens, terraces and small commercial plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassifloraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVine, 4-6 m climb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading on support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, deeply three-lobed leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar-Oct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep evenly moist, never waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam, pH 6-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-32 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK regularly; high potassium during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after harvest to control and renew growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container vines yearly when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed or stem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit fly, mealybug, mites, nematodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnripe fruit and foliage mildly toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for aromatic, tangy-sweet fruit used in juices, squashes, desserts and ice cream. The ornate flowers also make it a decorative screening vine for terraces and fences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a strong trellis or pergola and full sun; feed with potassium-rich fertilizer during fruiting and prune yearly to keep the vine productive in India's warm, humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water passion fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist with regular watering, especially during flowering and fruiting; never let it waterlog or fully dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does passion fruit need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for strong flowering and heavy fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs passion fruit safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe fruit pulp is safe, but unripe fruit and foliage contain compounds that are mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot a passion fruit vine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot young container vines yearly into a larger pot; once on a trellis it is best planted in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is passion fruit propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows readily from fresh seed or from semi-hardwood stem cuttings; named types are usually grown from cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my vine flowering but not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoor pollination is common; hand-pollinate flowers and ensure full sun, and avoid excess nitrogen that favours leaves over fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does passion fruit start bearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a good trellis it can flower and fruit within 8-12 months of planting and crops over a long warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan passion fruit be grown on a terrace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it grows excellently in a large pot with a sturdy trellis on a sunny terrace or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre any parts of the plant toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ripe pulp is safe to eat, but unripe fruit and leaves contain mild cyanogenic compounds and should not be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for passion fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a balanced NPK during growth and switch to a potassium-rich feed during flowering and fruiting for sweeter, heavier crops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256275402998,"sku":"PLT-PASSIONFRUIT-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/5DEalySTSmGzI5sd5Q9wyYrGXE4t5keF3v9YQXcN.png?v=1783923201","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/passion-fruit-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}