Possum Purple
Passion Fruit(Passiflora edulis)
Flavor Profile
Sweet, moderately strong flavor with a pleasant aroma; juice-rich pulp.
Visual Characteristics
Medium-dark purple peel covered with numerous light dots; fruit 2.5 to 3.5 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter, egg-shaped, and wrinkling as it ages.
Growing Tips
Self-fertile, so a single vine will fruit; time from flowering to harvest is 70-75 days, with fruit dropping when ripe. Grow in full sun on a strong trellis in well-drained, slightly acid soil. Note: the 70-75 days is fruit development time from flowering, not days-to-maturity from planting.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
As a purple type it is more susceptible to root-attacking nematodes and Fusarium than yellow types; commonly grafted onto yellow passion fruit rootstock in Florida to reduce root disease and nematode damage.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.