Experience the lush taste of the tropics with Yellow Maracuja (Passiflora edulis flavicarpa) seeds. Known for their vibrant yellow skin and aromatic, tangy-sweet pulp, these non-GMO passion fruit seeds grow into vigorous vines that thrive in warm, sunny environments. Perfect for home gardeners, patio planters, or small orchards, Maracuja plants add both beauty and exotic flavor to your garden.
These fast-growing tropical vines not only produce delicious, nutrient-rich fruits but also bloom with stunning white and purple flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Features
- High-Yielding Variety: Produces abundant yellow passion fruits.
- Tropical Appeal: Ideal for warm and humid climates.
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Naturally cultivated and safe for planting.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Versatile Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, juices, desserts, and smoothies.
Specifications
- Common Name: Yellow Passion Fruit / Maracuja
- Scientific Name: Passiflora edulis flavicarpa
- Plant Type: Perennial tropical vine
- Growth Habit: Climbing and trailing vine
- Zones: USDA 9–11
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Early Summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture without waterlogging
- Germination Time: 2–4 weeks at 75–85°F
- Maturity: 12–18 months to fruiting
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated and untreated
- Vine Length: Up to 15–25 feet mature length
- Fruit Description: Oval-shaped, golden-yellow fruits with aromatic pulp
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, tangy, and tropical
- Pollination: Self-fertile but higher yield with multiple vines
- Uses: Fresh eating, juice, desserts, and jams
Planting Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
- Sow seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep temperature around 75–85°F for germination.
- Water regularly, keeping soil slightly moist but not soggy.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors or into containers after frost danger passes.
- Provide trellis or support for climbing vines.
