Hi

I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them? My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close boarded
fence.

Thank you.

"Misty" wrote in message
I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them? My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close boarded
fence.


Do you know which species they are? Some are rather tender plants.
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Bob

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"Misty" wrote in message
I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them? My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close boarded
fence.


Do you know which species they are? Some are rather tender plants.
--
Regards
Bob

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"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Misty" wrote in message
I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek
help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them?
My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close
boarded
fence.


Do you know which species they are? Some are rather tender plants.
--
Regards
Bob

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Sorry Bob I dont they came from an established plant in someones garden - I
cant wait for my own supply to eat with ice cream!

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...

"Misty" wrote in message
I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek
help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them?
My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close
boarded
fence.


Do you know which species they are? Some are rather tender plants.
--
Regards
Bob

Use a useful Screen Saver...
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Sorry Bob I dont they came from an established plant in someones garden - I
cant wait for my own supply to eat with ice cream!

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:46:21 -0000, "Misty"
wrote:

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are currently
30mm tall.

You *might* get away with planting outdoors, depending on local
conditions. However, these are mostly sub-tropical/tropical plants.
See:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/passionfruit.html

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:46:21 -0000, "Misty"
wrote:

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are currently
30mm tall.

You *might* get away with planting outdoors, depending on local
conditions. However, these are mostly sub-tropical/tropical plants.
See:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/passionfruit.html

"Frogleg" wrote in message
I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

You *might* get away with planting outdoors, depending on local
conditions. However, these are mostly sub-tropical/tropical plants.
See:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/passionfruit.html

I would think that as the seed was obtained from a friend presumably growing
it outside in the UK that it's probably Passiflora caerulea which can be
grown outside in the UK especially down South and against a S. facing wall
or suntrap. They have a monster in the garden opposite me (well they did
till I pruned it to get at the Wisteria it had engulfed!).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plant...ages/614.shtml

Unfortunately the fruit aren't much good to eat. It's not the passion fruit
you see in the shops they are from strictly tropical ones.

--
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Bob

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"Frogleg" wrote in message
I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

You *might* get away with planting outdoors, depending on local
conditions. However, these are mostly sub-tropical/tropical plants.
See:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/passionfruit.html

I would think that as the seed was obtained from a friend presumably growing
it outside in the UK that it's probably Passiflora caerulea which can be
grown outside in the UK especially down South and against a S. facing wall
or suntrap. They have a monster in the garden opposite me (well they did
till I pruned it to get at the Wisteria it had engulfed!).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plant...ages/614.shtml

Unfortunately the fruit aren't much good to eat. It's not the passion fruit
you see in the shops they are from strictly tropical ones.

--
Regards
Bob

Use a useful Screen Saver...
http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/
and find intelligent life amongst the stars

"Frogleg" wrote in message
I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

You *might* get away with planting outdoors, depending on local
conditions. However, these are mostly sub-tropical/tropical plants.
See:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/passionfruit.html

I would think that as the seed was obtained from a friend presumably growing
it outside in the UK that it's probably Passiflora caerulea which can be
grown outside in the UK especially down South and against a S. facing wall
or suntrap. They have a monster in the garden opposite me (well they did
till I pruned it to get at the Wisteria it had engulfed!).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plant...ages/614.shtml

Unfortunately the fruit aren't much good to eat. It's not the passion fruit
you see in the shops they are from strictly tropical ones.

--
Regards
Bob

Use a useful Screen Saver...
http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/
and find intelligent life amongst the stars

"Frogleg" wrote in message
I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

You *might* get away with planting outdoors, depending on local
conditions. However, these are mostly sub-tropical/tropical plants.
See:

http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/passionfruit.html

I would think that as the seed was obtained from a friend presumably growing
it outside in the UK that it's probably Passiflora caerulea which can be
grown outside in the UK especially down South and against a S. facing wall
or suntrap. They have a monster in the garden opposite me (well they did
till I pruned it to get at the Wisteria it had engulfed!).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plant...ages/614.shtml

Unfortunately the fruit aren't much good to eat. It's not the passion fruit
you see in the shops they are from strictly tropical ones.

--
Regards
Bob

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Hi Misty

I have grown a few Passion Flowers - typically Passiflora caerulea. There
are only a few popular cultivated ones for the UK and all are RHS rated half
hardy.

If they are 30mm then, if you think you can handle them, transplant to
individual pots - say 3" (how may leaves are on them?). I would suggest
grit/sand in the mix of standard JInnes 1 - say 1:2. They like good
drainage. JInnes 1 has enough nutirents to last till planting out time -
after risk of last frost (in Yorks here this is end May/first week of June-
depends where you are. If you planted them out too early and then heard of a
frost due, a covering with fleece will do).

Where to plant out - south facing and sheltered - and in containers
(preferably ) and in a well drained (sanded/gritted) soil/compost.

Shelter for winter (fleece and mulch - I think straw is best) and this is
easier if in containers (some bubble wrap around the containers - or better
still line the inside, but not the container bottom) - cold wind will scorch
and if roots are not well drained then they will easily be susceptible to
freezing conditions. Cut back in Feb/early March to about 18-30 ins.

Potash high food (like tomato food) will encourage flowers and fruits, the
latter being only a 'sometimes'.

Hopefully the above will be helpful - however if your friend is local, try
and reproduce his conditions - aspect and overwintering, for example

Enjoy the fruits! Maybe.

If you have any info where I have asked questions let me know and I will
qualify further.



"Misty" wrote in message
...
Hi

I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them? My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close boarded
fence.

Thank you.

"Eugene Gilmartin" wrote in message
...
Hi Misty

I have grown a few Passion Flowers - typically Passiflora caerulea. There
are only a few popular cultivated ones for the UK and all are RHS rated
half
hardy.

If they are 30mm then, if you think you can handle them, transplant to
individual pots - say 3" (how may leaves are on them?). I would suggest
grit/sand in the mix of standard JInnes 1 - say 1:2. They like good
drainage. JInnes 1 has enough nutirents to last till planting out time -
after risk of last frost (in Yorks here this is end May/first week of
June-
depends where you are. If you planted them out too early and then heard of
a
frost due, a covering with fleece will do).

Where to plant out - south facing and sheltered - and in containers
(preferably ) and in a well drained (sanded/gritted) soil/compost.

Shelter for winter (fleece and mulch - I think straw is best) and this is
easier if in containers (some bubble wrap around the containers - or
better
still line the inside, but not the container bottom) - cold wind will
scorch
and if roots are not well drained then they will easily be susceptible to
freezing conditions. Cut back in Feb/early March to about 18-30 ins.

Potash high food (like tomato food) will encourage flowers and fruits, the
latter being only a 'sometimes'.

Hopefully the above will be helpful - however if your friend is local, try
and reproduce his conditions - aspect and overwintering, for example

Enjoy the fruits! Maybe.

If you have any info where I have asked questions let me know and I will
qualify further.



"Misty" wrote in message
...
Hi

I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek
help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are
currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them?
My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close
boarded
fence.

Thank you.




Thnak you for your lengthy and helpful reply.

Misty wrote:
Hi

I am not an expert gardener and have subscribed to this group to seek help
if possible!

I have germinated some passion fruit seeds in a pot in my kitchen.

What do I need to do to keep them and then grow them on? They are currently
30mm tall.

When can I plant them outside and where is the best location for them? My
garden lies south - north and is surrounded by 2 metre high close boarded
fence.

Thank you.



Hi there

Plant them outside after the last frost in your area.
They do especially well on a south facing wall in full/partial sun.
Give them something to climb up though, they do like to wrap their
tendrils around things!

30cm is quite a good size to plant out, just be sure to mulch the base
of the plant in winter though to give it some protection. The roots of
passionflowers go quite deep so they should survive some of the lower
temperatures,........unless they're edulis or one of the exotic passion
flowers!



HTH

Jason

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Misty wrote:


Sorry Bob I dont they came from an established plant in someones garden - I
cant wait for my own supply to eat with ice cream!




If they're caerulea you're not going to want to eat them, .......if
they're edulis, plant them against the house wall, it'll be a little bit
warmer for them,........you can grow them in a pot inside though, and as
long as they get a lot of sunlight they will probably bear fruit!

cheers

Jason


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Check out my ebay auctions for Passifora caerulea and edulis seeds and
Morning Glory (Star of Yelta) seeds.
http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....sort=3&rows=50