Can passion fruit seeds be planted?

There are many varieties of fruits nowadays, largely due to advances in cultivation technology. Different fruits can also develop into new varieties through hybridization. Most of the new varieties cultivated can inherit the functions of the two fruits, and can also produce new functions based on the original ones. Usually, fruits are cultivated mostly through their seeds. So can passion fruit seeds be planted?

Passion fruit is rich in nutrients and tastes delicious. Many flower lovers like to eat passion fruit very much. So how to plant passion fruit seeds? First, you need to know the sowing time of passion fruit, then you need to process its seeds, choose suitable soil for planting, and finally start sowing. Pay attention to giving it sufficient sunlight, so as to promote its growth better.

1. Four key points for planting passion fruit seeds

1. Sowing time

First of all, you need to know the sowing time of passion fruit. Each plant has a different sowing time. Passion fruit can be sown in spring and autumn, but it is best to sow in March in spring, because this time period is very suitable for growing passion fruit, and the success rate of planting is also higher. Therefore, when sowing passion fruit, it is best to choose March.

2. Seed treatment

Flower lovers all want to plant passion fruit, but they don’t know how to plant passion fruit seeds. They need to prepare some high-quality seeds, large in size and with good color. Then soak the selected seeds in water for a day. This can increase the germination rate of the seeds and will also be of great help to later breeding.

3. Soil selection

When preparing to sow, you need to choose a suitable soil for passion fruit growth. Passion fruit needs loose soil, good air permeability and water retention, and fertile soil. You can use peat soil, leaf mold, and coarse sand in a ratio of 5:3:2. Add some organic fertilizer to increase the fertility of the soil. This mixed soil is very suitable for growing passion fruit.

4. Start sowing

After all the preparations are completed, you can start sowing. Sprinkle the processed seeds on the soil where they will be grown, cover with a layer of fine soil, ensure air circulation for the seeds, spray a proper amount of water on the soil, keep the soil moist, and place in a cool place for cultivation. The seeds will soon take root and sprout, and then they can be cultivated normally.

2. Precautions for passion fruit cultivation

1. Plenty of sunlight

Sufficient sunlight can help passion fruit absorb nutrients, promote its growth, and make the fruit more delicious. If there is not enough sunlight, the passion fruit will grow poorly, the leaves will lose color, and the taste of the fruit will be greatly reduced. It should be noted that it cannot be exposed to strong sunlight, so it is best to shade it with a shade net when the weather is hot.

2. Keep warm in winter

Passion fruit is relatively cold-resistant among plants. It is suitable for growing in 20-30℃ and cannot be lower than 0℃, otherwise its roots will freeze and affect its normal growth. Although it is relatively cold-resistant, it is best to keep it warm every winter and control its growth temperature above 5℃ to help the passion fruit survive the winter safely.

3. Disease and pest control of passion fruit

1. Leaf spot

Leaf spot disease spreads very quickly and is extremely harmful to passion fruit. In the early stages of the disease, irregular reddish-brown spots will appear on the branches and leaves. If the leaf spot disease is not treated, it will gradually spread to all branches and leaves and turn into black-brown, affecting not only the appearance but also the fruit yield. If left untreated for a long time, it will eventually lead to withering and death.

Prevention and control methods: If passion fruit is found to have leaf spot disease, it is necessary to improve the ventilation environment, cut off the diseased branches, and destroy them and bury them deep in the soil to prevent infection to other branches and leaves. Finally, spray 500 times of 70% mancozeb and 400-600 times of 80% mancozeb for prevention and control. Spray once every week and spray three times in a row.

2. Fruit flies

The main harm caused by fruit flies is passion fruit. They lay eggs under the skin of the fruit, and the hatched larvae will feed on the flesh. If you don't observe carefully, it is difficult to detect the survival of fruit flies. In the end, the skin of the fruit will become soft and gradually rot, which has a great impact on passion fruit.

Prevention and control methods: First, you need to improve the ventilation environment, provide it with sufficient sunlight, reduce the amount of fruit fly eggs, and separately dispose of the fallen fruits damaged by fruit flies. Then spray 1000 times of 50% dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane or 1500 times of 5% chlorfenapyr for prevention and control. Spray once every week for four consecutive times.

Conclusion: Through the above introduction, I believe everyone knows the four key points of planting passion fruit seeds, as well as the cultivation precautions and disease and pest control of passion fruit. I hope everyone can grow delicious passion fruit in their lives.