Content
- Simply gain passion flower seeds from passion fruit
- Where can I get seeds?
- Fresh seeds germinate best
- Tips & Tricks
Simply gain passion flower seeds from passion fruit
Many "Passi" newcomers (as Passion Flowers like to be called by their lovers) are amazed at the great biodiversity of the Passiflora family. There are over 500 different species, most of which come from South America and sometimes differ greatly in shape, color and size. Even cultivation and care are dependent on the specific type.
Where can I get seeds?
The dried seeds of various passion flower species can be purchased quite easily in the garden center and on the Internet. But beware: So many cunning traders on known Internet sales platforms trying to sell seeds of Passiflora edulis as an exotic rarity for a lot of money. However, this is just normal passion fruit, the fruits of which you can buy for just a few cents in almost every supermarket.From such a fruit, you can win over 100 seeds, which are very germ-friendly especially in this Passiflora species. Incidentally, the same applies to Passiflora ligularis, the Grenadilla. Otherwise, you are always well advised to resort to the seeds of well-known brand manufacturers. Of course, if you already own one or more passion flowers, you can hope for fruits - or simply multiply the plant by cutting.
Fresh seeds germinate best
By the way, most of the Passiflora sprout fresh seeds much better (and faster!) Than dried ones. The seed kernels are freed from the surrounding pulp, and sucking is a very effective and tasty method - but only for the edible Passiflora species. Now rinse the core carefully and plant it directly in the soil, more effort is basically not necessary. Only dried seeds should be soaked in warm water before sowing, some gardeners also swear by warm orange juice. By the way, the longer a seed has dried, the longer it takes for germination. So many seeds have only come up after a year of waiting!
Tips & Tricks
In particular, the Passiflora species originating from the Australian continent must be stratified before sowing, but unlike what you are usually used to. Australian passion flower seeds need heat to be germinated. Therefore you have to simulate a small "bushfire" with the help of matches and some branches. The Australian species include u. a. Passiflora aurantia, P. cinnabarina, P. samoensis and P. herbertiana.