The fruit of certain species of the passion flower, which originally comes from the countries of South America, is called passion fruit. Only the seeds, surrounded by pulp, are spooned out of the inside of the cut shell.

The season of imported passion fruit

Nowadays, the main season for imported passion fruit in this country extends from around June to February. The exotic fruits are also available ripe all year round, as they are grown in the following countries around the world, for example:

  • Hawaii
  • India
  • South Africa
  • South America
  • Thailand

Drying out of the skin with a wrinkled surface indicates the definitive full ripeness of passion fruit. From this point you should consume passion fruit as quickly as possible if you do not want to accept any taste deficits.

Harvest passion fruit from your own cultivation

As a container plant, the passion flower is also cultivated in different varieties in Europe. However, very good care of the plants is necessary if you also want to harvest ripe fruit in this country. In the greenhouse or on the windowsill, passion fruit can sometimes be harvested in autumn or early winter if the plants are warmed up in time before the temperatures cool down.

tips and tricks

The season for enjoying fresh passion fruit can be extended if refreshing jams and jellies are prepared from its pulp.

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