Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Propagation and Planting

Propagation

• Passion fruit is propogated through seeds, cuttings and grafting on resistant stocks.
• P. incarnata, P.coerulea: Cold, Disease tolerant stocks and for breeding.
Planting

• Spacing is 2m X 3m wider spacing between plants improves yield.
  
• Monsoon is best for planting.
  
• Passion fruit plants can be retained for 3-6 years only.