How many years does it take for passion fruit trees to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Passion Fruit Trees

The suitable growth temperature for passion fruit trees is between 20-30 degrees. They are not resistant to low temperatures and the temperature must not be lower than 0 degrees. They grow vigorously when the annual rainfall is between 1500 and 2000 mm.

Normally, passion fruit trees can be sown in spring from March to April, and in the south from January to February. Passion fruit is a perennial herb. If properly cared for, the plant can live for more than 20 years, but the economic value of the fruit is only about 8-10 years.

Passion fruit trees are widely planted in southern China, including Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Yunnan and Taiwan. Common varieties include yellow passion fruit, purple passion fruit and purple passion fruit.

Passion fruit trees bear fruit after several years of planting

Passion fruit trees will bear fruit one year after planting, and they will bloom and bear fruit all year round. If they bloom in spring from May to June, they will mature about 50 days after flowering. If they bloom in summer from July to August, they will usually mature about 60 to 80 days after flowering.

Passion fruit has shallow roots and is not tolerant of waterlogging. It is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, moist, well-drained, non-waterlogged soil. The branches and vines can grow continuously. As long as the conditions are suitable, such as warmth and sufficient water and fertilizer, it can continue to bloom and bear fruit all year round.

Grafted passion fruit blooms and bears fruit

Grafted passion fruit will bear fruit in half a year. Under normal circumstances, it is planted in spring from February to March, using strong cuttings for transplanting. If sufficient water and fertilizer are provided, and timely shaping and pest control are carried out, it will bloom and bear fruit in May.

Potted passion fruit bearing fruit

Potted passion fruit is usually planted by cuttings and will bear fruit in about a year. During this period, a warm environment needs to be provided, and fertilizer and watering are frequently applied.

Why doesn't the passion fruit tree bear fruit?

The passion fruit tree may not bear fruit because of the lack of pollination. If there are no insects or wind, pollination is not completed, or there are few flowers and they are not fragrant, which are not enough to attract surrounding insects to help with pollination. The passion fruit tree may not bear fruit because the ambient temperature is too low or due to improper fertilization before and after flowering.

Passion fruit tree planting tips

1. Soil: The soil for passion fruit trees must be sandy loam, and it must be deeply plowed and turned over before it can be used. Before use, base fertilizer must be applied as a foundation, and remember to water it thoroughly after fertilizing.

2. Sunlight: Passion fruit likes sunlight, and it must be given sufficient sunlight to be beneficial to the growth of its branches and vines, as well as its nutrient accumulation. Generally, a light intensity of around 3000 is enough, so that it can achieve the goal of early fruiting and high yield.