Can passion fruit be grown in Hunan?

Can passion fruit be grown in Hunan?

Passion fruit can be grown in Hunan. The lowest temperature in Hunan Province is above 4℃. Passion fruit is more suitable for planting in areas above 0℃ in winter. Therefore, passion fruit can be grown in Hunan, but it needs to be taken off the shelves in winter to prevent freezing and put back on the shelves in the spring of next year.

Passion fruit is native to the American continent and is mostly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. It mainly grows in valley jungles. The varieties that can be grown include Zixiang No. 1, Starry Sky, Tainong No. 1, etc.

Passion fruit planting technology in Hunan

1. Soil

Passion fruit has relatively high requirements for soil. It is best to use fertile, loose and well-drained soil for planting. If the soil is too sticky, water accumulation will easily occur, leading to poor plant growth.

2. Moisture

Passion fruit prefers a humid growing environment and is best planted in areas with an annual precipitation of more than 1,500 mm. You can water it according to the dryness and wetness of the soil, and be careful not to let water accumulate in the soil.

3. Lighting

Passion fruit is a light-loving plant. The photosynthesis of the plant cannot be separated from sufficient light. In daily maintenance, the plant needs to be exposed to more sunlight. The more sufficient the light, the more beneficial it is for the growth of the plant.