🍎 Passionfruit
Passiflora edulis
fruits
perennial vine (tropical/subtropical)
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
consistent moisture; mulch heavily
🗺️ Zones
9, 12 (annual in colder zones)
🧪 Soil pH
5.5, 7.0
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained rich loam
📏 Spacing
8-12 ft apart (vine; needs strong trellis/fence)
⏱️ Maturity
12-18 months (from planting seedling); 6-8 months from flowering to fruit
🍴 Edible Parts
🍽️ Fruit
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (8)
Repels fruit flies and mosquitoes; thrives in warm conditions
Nitrogen fixer under trellis; pollinator attraction
Nutrient-rich mulch; potassium for fruit quality
Repel aphids and spider mites; antifungal for root zone
Nematode suppression , passionfruit is highly susceptible to root-knot nematodes
Aphid trap crop; groundcover; thrives in similar conditions IMPORTANT management caveat: without active management, nasturtiums can become a SOURCE of aphids that migrate to nearby crops. Either remove aphid-infested nasturtium plants promptly, or treat the trap crop itself to eliminate the aphid colony before it spreads. Strategic placement within 4-5 feet of protected crops is key.
Windbreak; attracts pollinators; provides trellis support in some systems
Attracts beneficial insects; tolerates warm climates
⚠️ Keep Apart (3)
Allelopathic; water competition
⚠️ Heavy-feeding root crops (potatoes, carrots)
Root zone competition; passionfruit roots are fibrous and surface-level
Juglone sensitivity
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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