Nancy Garrison Passion Fruit

Nancy Garrison Passion Fruit

Nancy Garrison Passion Fruit is likely the hardiest of any of the Passiflora edulis cultivars, withstanding light frosts better than any other variety. Very similar to Black Knight but much more vigorous and cold hardy. A great choice for growers where passion fruit is on the fringe.

Passion fruit has a multitude of uses, from juices to cocktails as well as baked goods and ice cream toppings. The possibilities are endless. Add fresh passion fruit to any dish that needs some tropical sweet tang added to it! Given the difficulty of finding fresh passion fruit in most of our local markets it only makes sense to grow your own if you want to taste this tropical treat on a regular basis!

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Latin Name: Passiflora edulis ‘Nancy Garrison’
Site and Soil: Passion fruit prefers full to half day sun. Well-draining soil is extremely important, and soil pH should be between 6.5 and 7.5 and rich in organic matter
Pollination Requirements: Passion Fruit is self-fertile
Hardiness: Nancy Garrison is reportedly hardy to 25º F., once established but we recommend giving it a mostly frost-free environment
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 20-30 feet in ground, smaller in pots
Bloom Time: Will bloom continually under ideal conditions
Ripening Time: Will fruit continually under ideal conditions
Pests & Diseases: Nematodes and snails can be a problem when passion fruit is planted in ground and is susceptible to Fusarium wilt disease
USDA Zone: 9a