How To Grow Passionfruit: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Passiflora edulis Family: Passifloraceae Type: Perennial vine Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Mature Size: 15-20 feet long Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.5-7.5 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 70-80 days from flowering Edible Parts: Fruit pulp, seeds Flavor Profile: Sweet-tart, tropical, aromatic Introduction Passionfruit, […]
How To Grow Papayas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Carica papaya Family: Caricaceae Type: Tropical tree fruit Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 12-25 feet tall, 4-8 feet wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, well-draining Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, fertile, well-draining Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 365-450 days from seed Edible Parts: Ripe fruit, unripe fruit, seeds, leaves Flavor Profile: Sweet, […]
How To Grow Mangos: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Mangifera indica Family: Anacardiaceae Type: Tropical evergreen tree Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 30-100 feet tall, 30-40 feet wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, well-draining Soil: pH 5.5-7.5, sandy loam preferred Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 3-5 years from grafted tree, 5-8 years from seed Edible Parts: Fruit […]
How To Grow Longan: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Dimocarpus longan Family: Sapindaceae Type: Evergreen tree Hardiness Zones: 9-12 Mature Size: 30-40 feet tall, 25-30 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate to high Soil: Well-draining, pH 5.5-6.5 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 3-6 years from planting Edible Parts: Fruit flesh (aril) Flavor Profile: Sweet, floral, […]
How To Grow Kumquats: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Citrus japonica (syn. Fortunella margarita) Family: Rutaceae (Citrus family) Type: Evergreen shrub/small tree Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Mature Size: 8-15 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 3-6 years from […]
How To Grow Kiwis: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Actinidia deliciosa (A. chinensis for golden kiwis) Family: Actinidiaceae Type: Deciduous perennial vine Hardiness Zones: 7-9 (A. deliciosa), 6-9 (A. chinensis) Mature Size: 15-30 feet long, 6-10 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Consistent moisture, well-draining soil Soil: pH 5.0-6.8, fertile, organic-rich Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Days […]
How To Grow Guavas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Psidium guajava Family: Myrtaceae Type: Evergreen fruit tree/shrub Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Mature Size: 10-20 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate to high, drought tolerant once established Soil: pH 4.5-7.0, well-draining, adaptable Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 90-120 days from flowering, 2-4 years from […]
How To Grow Cherimoyas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Annona cherimola Family: Annonaceae (Custard Apple Family) Type: Deciduous subtropical fruit tree Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Mature Size: 15-30 feet tall, 15-25 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant when established Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.5-7.6 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 4-8 months from flowering Edible Parts: Fruit […]
How To Grow Bananas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana (and hybrids) Family: Musaceae Type: Herbaceous perennial Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Mature Size: 6-25 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: High, consistent moisture Soil: Rich, well-draining, pH 5.5-7.0 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 9-15 months from planting Edible Parts: Fruit, flowers, […]
How To Grow Watermelons: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Citrullus lanatus Family: Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) Type: Annual vine Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (grows as annual in all zones) Mature Size: Vines 10-20 feet long, fruits 6-30+ pounds Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) Water: Deep, consistent watering (1-2 inches weekly) Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0, rich organic matter Growth Rate: Fast Days […]
