Common name          Granadila

Scientific name          Passiflora edulis

Family name      Passifloraceae

An exotic plant to Zimbabwe, Passion fruit (granadilla) (Passiflora edulis), a vine whose fruits are produced by some commercial companies in the Eastern Highlands of our country.

It is however a fruit crop which has not been entirely assimilated by both small holder and commercial farmers, yet passion fruit juice is appearing in increasing quantities on the supermarket shelves in Zimbabwe and across the world– as consumer trends shift more towards real fruit juice than fizzy drinks.

Passion fruit is a good source of vitamins (A, B, C), dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. Passion fruit consumption and use around the world includes its use for raw fruit consumption, juice making, sauces, canning, fruit salads, baking ingredients, soft drinks and flavouring in general.

A thorough analysis of the potential of this fruit will reveal vast opportunities for our farmers, small holders and commercial alike, covering the whole value chain, from planting seed and seedling supply, to growing, through to value addition-for both local and export markets.

The iQFarmer passion fruit manual will introduce you to the value chain of cotton farming, and the cropping program will also give you a production cost analysis for decision making:

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