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Panama Gold Passion Fruit produces stunning yellow and purple flowers that attract pollinators and thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. This vigorous perennial vine can reach lengths of 15-20 feet, making it ideal for trellises, fences, and ornamental landscapes. With its unique sweet-tart flavor and aromatic fruits, Panama Gold Passion Fruit seeds offer gardeners a rewarding option for both ornamental and culinary use.

Details:

• Type: Perennial vine (can be grown as an annual in cooler regions)

• Native Region: Cultivar from Panama; yellow passion fruit originates from tropical America

• Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (can be container-grown and overwintered indoors in cooler zones)

• Height: 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) tall

• Spread: 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters)

• Bloom: Large, showy yellow and purple flowers throughout the growing season

• Fruit: Golden yellow, oval-shaped fruits, typically 2-3 inches in diameter

Uses:

• Highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees and butterflies

• Ornamental landscaping and vertical gardening

• Culinary applications in desserts, beverages, and savory dishes

• Medicinal properties due to high vitamin and antioxidant content

• Living fence or natural shade provider in permaculture systems

Growing Information:

• Sun Exposure: Full sun, ideally 6-8 hours daily

• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil

• Water Needs: Consistent moisture, especially during fruit development

• Maintenance Level: Moderate, requires support structure and occasional pruning

• Sowing Depth: 1/2 to 1 inch deep

• Spacing: 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) apart

• Germination: 10-20 days

• Days to Maturity: 70-80 days from flowering to ripe fruit

• Notes: 

  • Panama Gold Passion Fruit can be direct seeded in spring after frost danger has passed or started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.

  • It thrives in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

  • Regular harvesting of ripe fruits encourages continuous production.

  • This heirloom variety produces fruits with a unique sweet-tart flavor profile.

  • While generally resilient, proper air circulation and avoiding overwatering help prevent fungal issues.

  • Both flowers and fruits can be harvested, with flowers used for ornamental and herbal purposes and fruits for culinary applications.

These seeds were received from a woman with a farm in Puerto Rico who had been growing the same passion fruit since living in her home country of Panama where she has an even larger farm. These passion fruit have such a unique sweet-tart flavor that we just had to save these seeds to share with the world!

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