{"product_id":"possum-purple-passion-fruit-plant","title":"Possum Purple Passion Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring tropical flavor and beautiful blooms to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossum Purple Passion Fruit Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Imagine stepping outside to pick your own passion fruit, then scooping its fragrant pulp into a refreshing drink or a favorite dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its purple fruit and intricate flowers, this climbing plant adds another dimension to a backyard orchard or food forest—making a trellis part of your edible garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit flavor and appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossum Purple produces purple-skinned fruit with characteristic pale speckles. Inside, orange-yellow pulp surrounds black seeds. Its aromatic juice has a sweet, moderately strong tropical flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy the pulp in drinks, sauces, and desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossum Purple is self-compatible, so a second variety is not required. Successful pollen transfer still matters for fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your vine room to climb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a sturdy trellis or suitable fence. Train and manage its vigorous growth so the vine remains accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep mulch away from the stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow a suitable fruiting-plant fertilizer label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guide growth along its support and remove damaged stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect during freezing weather, especially while young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your harvest before you plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare expected harvest months using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Island Gardeners Harvest Planner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Add your plant to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Food Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and record your own harvest dates to refine its local season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the available plant size and choose local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. Eat what you grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9576%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassiflora edulis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Possum Purple’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimbing fruiting vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSturdy trellis or suitable fence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering-to-harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 70–75 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongevity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProductive vines commonly last about 3–4 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.6819%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.2567%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter actual container size and propagation method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Possum Purple a tree or a vine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a climbing vine. Plan its support before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need two plants to produce fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossum Purple is self-compatible; a second variety is not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I expect a harvest?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune–December is a general Florida planning guide. Your plant’s season depends on local conditions and maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill I receive a living plant or harvested fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a living Possum Purple Passion Fruit Plant in the selected size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I collect my plant locally?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida. 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