Below is a list of all known varietals for Passion Fruit. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
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Banana Passion Fruit | An elongated, banana-shaped variety with a yellow-orange skin and tart pulp, often used in jams and juices. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Giant Granadilla | The largest variety of passion fruit, with a mildly sweet and aromatic pulp, commonly used in desserts and beverages. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora alata | Known as the winged-stem passion fruit, this variety has a sweet and aromatic flavor, popular in Brazilian cuisine. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora caerulea | Also called blue passionflower, known for its distinctive blue and white flowers and mildly sweet fruit. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora coccinea | Known for its bright red flowers and mildly sweet fruit, often used ornamentally. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora edulis f. edulis | A specific form of purple passion fruit with a smaller size and intense flavor, grown primarily in subtropical climates. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa | A specific form of yellow passion fruit, known for high acidity and popular in commercial juice production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora incarnata | Known as maypop, this North American native variety has a mild flavor and is often used for medicinal purposes. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora ligularis | Also known as sweet granadilla, with a delicate flavor and soft seeds, typically eaten fresh. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora maliformis | Commonly called the sweet calabash, this variety has a hard shell and a sweet, fragrant pulp. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora mollissima | Also called banana passionfruit, known for its tart flavor and elongated shape, commonly used in Andean cuisine. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Passiflora quadrangularis | Also known as giant granadilla, producing large, oval fruits with juicy, aromatic pulp. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Purple Passion Fruit | A small, dark purple variety with a sweet, aromatic flavor, commonly grown in cooler climates. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Sweet Granadilla | Known for its orange skin and mild, sweet flavor, often consumed fresh or used in fruit salads. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High | |
Yellow Passion Fruit | A larger, yellow-skinned variety with a more tart flavor, often grown in tropical regions. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 12A | High |