I recently tried some passion fruit and I'm totally hooked! I love the flowers too. Is there a chance I could grow passionfruit indoors and have it fruit quickly? I know I live in a hardiness zone 6B, so planting outside isn't an option. What do I need to do to grow it indoors and still get some tasty fruit? Buying a mature plant is an option, but what should I consider to make sure it fruits indoors?
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There are indeed hardy versions that can survive in your area! Just remember, it's pretty late in the season to expect any fruit if you plant right now. You’d likely have to wait until next year to see results, especially with indoor growing. If you can find a really mature vine, you might get lucky, but don’t count on it. Logee's has some great options, but they usually take some time to fruit. Best of luck with your passionfruit journey!
Absolutely, there are winter-hardy varieties of passionfruit that you might be able to try! Just keep in mind that the ones you usually find in stores need tropical conditions or a greenhouse. If you’re in a colder area, look for something like Passiflora incarnata—it can grow in your zone! Just a heads up, these plants often need to be cross-pollinated, so you'll ideally want two plants to ensure you get fruit. But hey, if you're super eager, maybe pick up some fruits for now, because growing can take a while! It's a patience game, really.
Right? Gardening is such a slow process. But at least with two plants, you might have a better shot at fruiting! Still, I totally get wanting instant gratification with that fresh fruit!
Thanks for the info! I figured I’d have to wait, but I’m just so eager to taste homegrown passionfruit. I’ll keep checking out Logee’s and maybe try to snag a mature plant.