“Fruit of passion flower” is a frequently asked question in crossword puzzles. The correct answer is usually “passion fruit”. However, this is not entirely correct, as it should correctly be called “passion fruit”. In this article we will explain how the fruits differ and whether they are edible.
What is the fruit of passionflower and is it edible?
The fruit of the passion flower, also known as passion fruit or passion fruit, is the purple or yellow berry of the granadilla (Passiflora edulis). It is edible, rich in vitamins, minerals and low in calories, making it suitable for a he althy diet.
What is the fruit of passionflower?
The fruit of the passion flower is generally the purple berry of theGranadillaor Grenadilla, which is botanically calledPassiflora edulis. There are two subspecies:
- Purple Granadilla: Passiflora edulis f. edulis, purple berries about the size of a chicken egg with a jelly-like interior containing seeds
- Yellow Granadilla: Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa, significantly larger than fruits of the purple Granadilla, yellow and smooth skin
As a rule, only the smaller purple granadilla is referred to as “passion fruit”, while the yellow granadilla is commercially available as “passion fruit”.
Which passionflower fruits are edible?
Only a few passionflowers produce edible fruits. Many species develop berries that are inedible or even poisonous. There are around 530 different species known, of which only these have tasty edible fruits:
- Passiflora edulis
- Passiflora ligularis, grenadilla, deep yellow color
- Passiflora quadrangularis, giant grenadilla
The fruits of the “blue passionflower” (Passiflora caerulea), which is popular as an ornamental plant, are also edible, but not particularly tasty. However, you should refrain from eating other passion fruits, as they contain hydrogen cyanide in varying degrees depending on the type.
Why is the fruit of the passion flower so he althy?
Whether passion fruit or Granadilla: The passion fruit isvery he althy, as it is rich in vitamins (especially A, B3 and C), minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium) as well asironand zinc. In addition, 100 grams only contain around 64 kilocalories, which makes the berry suitable for ahe althy diet. All the better if you can grow them yourself on the balcony or in the garden.
How can I grow plants from the fruit of the passionflower?
To grow a passion flower yourself and be able to harvest fruit, all you have to do is buy a passion fruit orpassion fruit in the supermarket. The seeds they contain are usually verygerminative. And this is how you get the plants to grow:
- Free the seed core from the surrounding pulp
- rinse under running water
- let it dry a little on kitchen paper
- then place in potting soil
- cover thinly with soil
- Keep substrate moist
- Be patient
Passionflower needs a lot of warmth to germinate and grow. When it has grown a little larger, plant it in a larger pot and place it on the balcony or terrace. In order to obtain fruit, several plants are necessary for pollination, and you also have to carry outfertilization by hand.
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When is the passion flower fruit ripe?
You can tell how ripe a passion fruit is by the surrounding pericarp: This should have taken on a deep color - purple or yellow depending on the type - and should no longer be smooth, but rather shriveled.
