Banana Passionfruit

Banana Passionfruit

Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima

Synonyms: Passiflora mollissima

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• Perennial 500cm

• Yellow/green fruit with yellow/orange pulp

• Fast growing

Evergreen perennial climbing vine that grows to 500cm. Plants are fast growing with green leaves and attractive pink flowers followed by yellow/green oblong fruit that grows to around 8cm. Fruit has juicy orange/yellow pulp that has a tangy and refreshing flavour; used in desserts, drink and salads. Also known as Banana Poka.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	8mm
When:	Spring or after frost
Germination:	21-84 days @ 20-30°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Hardy Perennial
Plant Height:	500cm
Position:	Full sun, moist soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	595-730 days

*Notes: Is best grown on a trellis. Plants die back in frosts but will reshoot from roots. Plants don't always produce fruit in colder climates. Note: Scarification may be necessary: scratch or rub seeds with a knife, file or sand paper prior to sowing. 

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