Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Harvesting and Yield

• Passion fruit takes 60-90 days from fruitset to maturity.
  
• Plants produce fruit from 10th month but good yields will be given from 16-19 months.
  
• Main seasons of fruiting are Aug-Dec and March-May.
  
• Passion fruit does not ripen well after harvest.
• Yield will be 8-10 Kg/vine for Kaveri variety.
  
• On an average 12-20 tonnes/ha/year can be obtained.