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Passion Fruit Varietals


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)
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