Red Tainung No.1 Passionfruit 10 Seeds
Popular Asian hybrid passionfruit – red-purple fruit with fragrant flavour
NZ$20.00
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Red Tainung No.1 Passionfruit is a popular Asian hybrid variety developed in Taiwan and now widely grown throughout tropical and subtropical regions. It produces attractive red-purple fruit with a smooth glossy skin, aromatic pulp, and a well-balanced sweet-tart flavour.
This variety is valued by growers for its productivity, fruit quality, and adaptability to warm climates. An exciting passionfruit selection for food forests, edible gardens, and tropical fruit enthusiasts.
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Sowing:
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to encourage germination.
Sow seeds approximately 5–10 mm deep in a free-draining seed raising mix.
Keep soil warm and consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Germination:
Best germination occurs in warm conditions around 20–30°C.
Germination can take approximately 3–8 weeks, sometimes longer.
Fresh seeds generally germinate more reliably than older stored seed.
Growing Conditions:
Plant in a warm, sunny position with protection from strong winds.
Provide a strong trellis, fence, or pergola for the vigorous climbing vines.
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture during the growing season.
Apply compost and regular feeding to encourage strong growth and fruit production.
Growing in New Zealand:
Best suited to warmer areas such as Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and other frost-free coastal regions.
Choose a sheltered microclimate, ideally with a north-facing aspect.
In cooler areas, grow against a warm wall, in a greenhouse, or provide winter protection.
Young vines are more sensitive to cold temperatures and frost.
Growing on:
Passionfruit vines are fast-growing and can become highly productive once established.
Regular pruning helps maintain airflow, control size, and encourage new fruiting growth.
Seed-grown plants may show variation in fruit size, flavour, and productivity.