Passion fruit is the fruit of certain types of passionflower, which originally comes from South America. Only the seeds surrounded by pulp are spooned out from the inside of the cut shell.
When is passion fruit season?
The peak season for imported passion fruit in Europe is approximately June to February. Passion fruit is grown in countries such as Hawaii, India, South Africa, South America and Thailand and is available year-round. In Europe, your own passion fruit can be harvested in autumn or early winter.
The season of imported passion fruit
Nowadays, the peak season for imported passion fruits in this country runs from around June to February. The exotic fruits are also available ripe all year round, as they are grown in the following countries around the world:
- Hawaii
- India
- South Africa
- South America
- Thailand
The drying out of the peel with a wrinkled surface indicates the definitive full ripeness of passion fruit. From this point on, you should consume passion fruit as quickly as possible if you do not want to accept any loss of taste.
Harvest passion fruit from your own cultivation
As a container plant, the passion flower is also grown in Europe in various varieties. However, very good care of the plants is necessary if you want to harvest ripe fruits in this country. In the greenhouse or on the windowsill, passion fruits can sometimes be harvested in autumn or early winter if the plants are brought into the warm in time before the temperatures cool down.
Tips & Tricks
The season for enjoying fresh passion fruits can be extended if refreshing jams and jellies are prepared from their pulp.
