Introduction over the past few months, you may have heard some chatter about the immense benefits of growing passion fruit. For purple passion fruit cultivation, it prefers cool temperatures for flower initiation and fruit set 1823c, while relatively high temperatures seem necessary for promoting juice production 1823c and improvement in quality for yellow passion fruit cultivation, it requires lowland tropical conditions, while, the purple type tends more to be. Passion fruit cultivation pilot project enhancing the land productivity has been identified as one of the key strategies of business sustainability division of epp. Buyer, in turn, commits to receive the fruits compatible with its needs and that are found in agreement with the quality and identity standards demanded by juice industries.
Passion fruit can be propagated by seedlings, rooted cuttings, layering and by grafting. Passion fruit farming greenlife crop protection africa. G enerally fruits are smaller than yellow passion fruit. He left teaching to grow passion fruits in luwero daily monitor. The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. If you live in a warm climate and do not experience harsh winters, you can grow tropical passion fruit at home. Many passionfruit growers have other fruit crops or agricultural enterprises. In kenya, passion fruits are grown in thika, nyamira, kisii, nyeri, kakamega, muranga, meru, among other regions. The passion fruits can be planted with other crops since it grows vertically and this allows the farmer to benefit from other crops like cassava, beans. Its gaining popularity, especially among those who are health conscious.
For this reason a regular spraying program is needed. Farming is not just for the old, wretched of the earth. There are several types that vary in size and color. An acre of maize produces 20 to 30 bags of grain while an acre of 670 vines gives two kilogrammes of passion fruits each vine on a weekly basis, he says. She mixes plenty of compost with the existing soil because passion fruit are heavy feeders.
Passion fruit fruit facts california rare fruit growers. Sep 16, 2018 requirements for growing passion fruits. Given the fact that masaka and kasese districts are the leading producers of passion fruits in uganda, one would conclude that the climbing plant does well only in those parts of the country. I f there is any crop that can unlock your farm s fortunes, and make you scream alleluia, then it is passion fruit i am saying this because passion fruit has proven to have. Fruit trees are typically multipurpose in that many provide. Aug 27, 2017 a decision by joseph sande, to quit his teaching career and concentrate on passion fruit farming has catapulted him into being one of the successful passion fruit farmers in uganda producing over. The percent farmers who report gaining new insights about passion fruit 94. Passion fruit is amongst the kenyas top export fruits and a popular fruit in the domestic market. Communicating the health benefits of tropical fruit can help increase the demand.
Hello fruit farmers we are back with most profitable fruit farming ideas in india. Financial potential of grafted passion fruit farming in kenya passion fruit, which is a climbing vine, may be a versatile crop whose demand is growing in both domestic and export markets. Even young men like me can do it and still maintain their swag. Passion fruit contract 2 brazil food and agriculture. Passion fruit is the fruit of the passiflora vine, a type of passion flower. Are you searching for a crop that can unlock your farms fortunes. The passion fruit is a perennial fruits and they grow while climbing on others for support as they search for sunlight. Passion fruit are best planted during spring, in freedraining soil, in a sunny spot. Passion fruit production and marketing farm africa. The alternate, evergreen leaves, deeply 3lobed when mature, are finely toothed, 3 to 8 in 7. Passionfruit growing involves intensive use of labour throughout the year. Pdf on jun 1, 2014, p p joy and others published passionfruit production find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Jane digs the hole twice as deep and twice as wide as the pot plant.
Currently, however, large quantities of passion fruits are eaten fresh locally and also exported. The crop is adaptable to a wide agroecological zone from low lands to the highlands. Agriculture has been a significant part of my life as i grew up on a mixed farm operation. Markets can fluctuate, and current prices may not support the cost of production. Good for diabetics passion fruit has a low glycemic index gi and high fibre content 10. Passion fruit is a comparatively shallowrooted plant and reacts fairly quickly to a sudden reduction in soil moisture. Insect pests such as queensland fruit fly, red scale, fruit spotting bug. Jul 18, 2018 good for diabetics passion fruit has a low glycemic index gi and high fibre content 10. Kenya is a large supplier of fresh purple passion fruits to the european market followed by brazil, colombia, zambia and zimbabwe of which the united kingdom is the largest importer. It has a tough outer rind and juicy, seedfilled center. My experiences on the farm are valuable because i had the opportunity to discover what agriculture was really about firsthand. It is a perennial crop which produces fruits within a year. We have compiled some of the harmful pest and diseases that have led to big losses in our farms that we would like you to avoid and also have the knowledge on how to control them. Other countries include australia, new zealand, kenya, uganda, rwanda etc.
It is cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical areas for its sweet, seedy fruit, commonly called passion fruit. Passion fruits are mainly grown from seeds, which can be bought from a farm supply shop or better still, the seeds can be got from a healthy passion fruit. Currently, however, large quantities of passion fruits are eaten fresh locally and are also exported. The az of growing passion fruits to harvest 15 tonnes. But many kenyan farmers are not earning as much as they could from the fruit a combination of poor planting and orchard management, and increasing plant disease and pests. Papaya farming in polyhouse are you ready to grow papaya in controlled environment like. She didnt return to farming until she met jim and the two decided to begin their next adventure at edencrest, jims family farm. One bad hailstorm or disease can wipe out your crop. Fresh exotic tropical fruits are mostly grown in developing countries. Passion fruit farming is one of the lucrative farming businesses in uganda today. Enhancing the land productivity has been identified as one of the key strategies of business sustainability division of epp. When i am asked why i am passionate about agriculture i. Passion fruit was introduced into kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing.
Sodium levels in the soil must be low and application of a thick layer of mulch is strongly recommended as passion fruits are shallow. Sep 15, 2017 passion fruits usher prosperity in dry zone a video in sinhala about how to cultivate passion fruits in sri lanka and the success stories of other small scale passion fruit cultivators in. Passion fruit production profits per acre pangoni online. Passion fruit cultivation practices, growing methods asia. Passion fruit the third most wellliked fruit in kenya after bananas and mangoes and bananas respectively. Within this species, there are two distinct forms, the standard purple, and the yellow, distinguished as p. It is also cultivated in some parts of nilgiris and shevroys. Lychees are one of the main imported exotic fruits, but fresh passion fruit. Kyotera farmers resort to growing profitable passion fruits. Passion farming is a highly lucrative enterprise with high and regular income. Passion fruit is only growing in popularity as the hottest new gold mine, and that.
Introduction the purple passion fruit passiflora edulis f. Passion fruit is grown in north eastern region of india. Passionfruit growing is well suited to family operated farms. Exporting fresh exotic tropical fruit to europe cbi. The plant can be a little finicky and needs room to spread out, but with enough attention and care. Although still considered niche products in europe, the interest in new flavours and special varieties is increasing. Jul 23, 2018 if you intend to grow purple passion fruit, establish your orchard with grafted purple passion seedlings whose rootstock is yellow passion fruit. Passion fruit farming guide beginners guide to grow passion. Passion fruit is one of kenyas top three export fruits. Disease and pest management in our farms we have had good and bad experiences when farming passion fruits. One full grown passion vine has the ability to produce up to 50 kg of fruits per year if it is supplied with the correct nutrients during the transplanting stage. Since management of a passion fruit orchard is an extensive topic, check this detailed guide for managing a passion fruit farm. Except during periods of wet weather, weeds must be controlled to prevent possible shedding of leaves due to competition for water when the soil moisture is low.
A step by step guide to growing passion fruit for profits. But despite that fact, many farmers are still not earning as. Passion fruit is commercially cultivated in the north eastern states of manipur, mizoram and nagaland. The az of growing passion fruits to harvest 15 tonnes from every hectare. Passion fruit was introduced to kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing. The passion fruits are a source of nutrients and in most cases are taken by sick a person which gives them energy. Given the fact that masaka and kasese districts are the leading producers of passion fruits in uganda, one would conclude that the. Up to 20 fungicide sprays can be applied in a year. A practical guide to growing passion fruits for massive profits on a tight budget. It maximises the use of onfarm resources and minimises the use of offfarm. Follow these steps to get high yields from passion fruits. Next you need to sterilize the soil since passion fruits are very sensitive to nematodes and other diseasecausing agents such as fusarium sp. Apr 01, 2016 passion fruits do well in a wide range of altitudes from 1,200m to 1,800m above sea level east of the rift valley and up to 2,000m above sea level west of the rift valley.
This report contains a business case description of passion fruit farming in. The raspberry is of the aggregate fruit, as it gets developed from a single. A ready market high yields per unit area, handsome profits for every acre of fruit. Apr 27, 2016 these sweet raw edible fruits and mostly preferred in homestead juice making more over passion juice can be mixed with other fruits juice such as mango, avocado, pineapple to increase flavour and test and also used in food industries to make drinks and vinegar so their are highly needed in such ways. Passion fruit farming course will help you rake in massive income to change your life. The fruit is a pepo, a type of berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior. Passion fruit vines bear fruits only on current seasons growth and systematic pruning of vine encourages. Passion fruits do well in a wide range of altitudes from 1,200m to 1,800m above sea level east of the rift valley and. Compared to maize, he says, passion fruit farming is better because it earns good money and also requires less labour. Plant the passion fruit at the original depth it was in the pot. How to grow passion fruits tips from a commercial farmer. The plant does not grow well in intense summer heat. Kibila explains that the attractive prices have forced them to uproot coffee wiltinfested plants to grow passion fruits. Passion fruit cultivation practices, growing methods.
A seedling is ready for transplanting once the vine attains a height of 1530 cm after 34 months. Cultivation of passion fruit in immature areas of rubber grown lands was proposed as a pilot project in devitura. I f there is any crop that can unlock your farms fortunes, and make you scream alleluia, then it is passion fruit i am saying this because passion fruit has proven to have. Passionfruit growing involves extensive use of fungicides and some insecticides. The vine is propagated through seed, cuttings and grafting. The fruit is a vigorous perennial climbing plant and can grow. Passion fruit farming in kenya passiflora edulis is a very profitable crop, but what has stopped many farmers from growing it is the high. When i am asked why i am passionate about agriculture i often find it difficult to explain. For the fresh market, the fruits are harvested when ripe just before shriveling. Passion fruit cultivation elpitiya plantations plc. Fruits like passion fruit are high in fibre like pectin that can make you feel full without increasing the calorie intake, says dr.
Jun 25, 2019 passion fruit is the fruit of the passiflora vine, a type of passion flower. Passion fruit farming course a step by step guide to. Jim and maureen giffen started edencrest farms after they married and have been sharing their passion for farming ever since. Passion fruit farming makes millionaires in kenya agro. Organic farming is a crop production method respecting the rules of the nature. The major exceptions are south africa, kenya and new new. Financial potential of grafted passion fruit farming in kenya.
This makes it a great fruit to maintain insulin levels for diabetics. Amazing agriculture technology passion fruit youtube. Generally, annual rainfall should be at least 35 inches. Once one starts harvesting, he says, each vine produces at least two kilogrammes of fruits every week.
The passionfruit vine is a shallowrooted, woody, perennial, climbing by means of tendrils. Introduction to raspberry farming let us discuss today about raspberry farming, growing practices. Labour is needed for disease and pest control, fertilising, harvesting and packing over a 10month period. The percent farmers who would recommend this book to other passion farmers 97% 97%. Of the estimated 500 species of passiflora, in the family passifloraceae, only one, p. The purple passion fruit passiflora edulis, is adapted to the coolest subtropics or to high altitudes in the tropics, while the golden passion fruit p. Both are used mainly in producing mixed fruit juice blends. The passion fruit passiflora edulis, family passifloraceae, is a native of brazil. The passion fruit is one of the oldest fruit grown since centuries and this fruit belongs to the family of passifloraceae.
Passion fruit are grown mostly in tropical and subtropical part of the world. Passion fruits usher prosperity in dry zone a video in sinhala about how to cultivate passion fruits in sri lanka and the success stories of. Passion fruit farming guide beginners guide to grow. The majority of the worlds passion fruit is processed into juice which is sold either as single strength juice or as concentrate. Kaduru earns millions from passion fruits new vision group. At this stage, they are shriveled which is the best condition for manufacturing. Passion fruit farming is an inherently risky business. For purple passion fruit cultivation, it prefers cool temperatures for flower initiation and fruit set 1823c, while relatively high temperatures seem necessary for promoting juice production 1823c and improvement in quality. A passion for farming thirtyfouryearold eunice jones and her husband started growing passion fruit in 2010, setting aside half an acre of their land to grow a new variety of the fruit. Zealand where production is dependent on lines of the purple passion fruit p. These are small, oval, sucking insects with a cottony white. Passion fruit farming and harvesting passion fruit cultivation. A number of leaf fungal diseases can infect vines at most times of the year. Popular cultivars include purple passion fruit and yellow passion fruit.
The percent of farmers who report increasing yields after reading the book 79. Project commenced in end 2015 on a 2 hectare land in kirimatiya. Passion fruit has a long and colorful history of popularity and extensive cultivation, starting in the late 19th. Passion fruit is the third most popular fruit in kenya after mangoes and bananas respectively, and this enterprise already boasts an area of 6000 hectares under production. The passion fruit is native to brazil and in india, it is grown in the parts of western ghats coorg, nilgiris, kodaikanal, malabar, wynad and shevroys. He argues that many farmers are finding it easy to grow passion fruits because apart from the available market, from south sudan, kenya and local market, it takes a short period before harvesting. The first step in producing good seedlings, and therefore good plants, is to select seeds from the most productive vines with the highest quality fruits. Passiflora edulis or passion fruit is a vine species of passion flower native to southern brazil through paraguay and northern argentina. The yellow passion fruit is tropical or neartropical and is much more intolerant of frost.
The demand for the fruit on both local and export market is still unmet. Passion fruit is native to the tropical regions of southern brazil. Fruits drop to the ground when fully mature and are collected every second day. Some passionfruit varieties require another vine to provide crosspollination and produce fruit however the commonly grown nellie kelly and panama gold select are selffertile. Passion fruit vines make good container specimens but require maintenance. The following points help in the selection of fruits for seeds. Passion fruits do best when planted in a location with welldraining, moist soil and protection from strong winds.