How to grow Giant Granadilla

Passiflora quadrangularis

Growing Giant granadilla from seed

Soak seed in fruit juice for 24 hours and then surface sow on a sterile seed compost at 20C. The seeds need light to germinate. Germination erratic and seedling prone to damping off

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.25 feet (1.00 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm).

How long does Giant granadilla take to grow?

These estimates for how long Giant granadilla takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Giant granadilla to germinate?
23 days

Average 23 days | Min 23 days | Max 23 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Giant granadilla?
+ 60 days

Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until Giant granadilla is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Giant granadilla?
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Giant granadilla Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin angularis meaning “angular”

Other names for Giant granadilla

Giant Tumbo

Passiflora quadrangularis L.

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