Passiflora edulis Seeds (Passion Fruit)
Passiflora edulis (Passion Fruit, Purple Granadilla) is a climber species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for green cover, agroforestry, and soil improvement.
| Botanical Synonyms | Passiflora edulis var. verrucifera (Lindl.) Mart.; P. verruciferaLindl. |
| Common Names | Passion Fruit, Purple Granadilla |
| Plant Form | Climber |
| Seed Collection | March - April |
| Seed Longevity | 4 - 6 months |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | 103,200 |
| Germination Rate | 60-90% |
| Seed Treatment | Seeds in sulphuric acid for 4 minutes. |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Passiflora edulis Seeds (Passion Fruit) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 3,999.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Keep soil consistently warm — this is one of the biggest factors, and cool conditions (including plain room temperature in cooler climates) can stall or prevent germination Wildly inconsistent germination reports for this species are a known, documented issue related to genuine seed dormancy variability, not just technique If nothing sprouts after 3 weeks, don't necessarily give up — re-scarifying and retrying is a reasonable next step
