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Agricultural practices

The culture of Passiflora incarnata does not need high requirement. The plants grow in full sun and need direct sunlight for at least half of the day. The best soils for Passiflora incarnata are well-drained but the plants tolerate occasionally wet and acidic soils. The plants have a high drought tolerance. Passiflora incarnata can be planted all the year in zone 7-11 (hardiness zone). The space between two plants is 36-60 inches (91.44 – 152.4 cm). One to two years are necessary before begin bearing. Each flower has a very short life (about one day). Then, the fruit develops in two to three month. The harvest depends on vine size and age of the plant but one reported 10-20 fruits per vine. Seeds can be collected in the fall after the fruit has begun to shrivel. There are some problems with nematodes and caterpillars in the culture of Passiflora incarnata.