Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Passion fruit
Passiflora edulis
A fast-growing vine that needs support and warmth. Purple types are self-fertile; yellow types need another variety.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | growth and fruiting best at about 18–32 °C (65–90 °F) | [1] |
| Pollination | purple self-fertile; yellow not; hybrids vary | [1] |
| Time to harvest | usually flowers and fruits within a year of planting; e.g. 'Possum Purple' 70–75 days from flower to harvest | [1] |
| Pot size | no exact value in the sources |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.