When to plant passionfruit in Gilbert River
- Plant seedlings: mid Dec to mid SepGilbert River area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gilbert River. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A vigorous evergreen climber that fruits heavily in Adelaide's warm months when grown on a sunny fence or trellis. Most are grafted: rub off any shoots from below the graft, or the rootstock can take over. Feed and water well from spring to autumn, and avoid digging around the shallow roots.