He chose to try passion fruit farming as it was not common in the region, hence less competition. How to start fruit farming business startup biz hub. Passionfruit australia inc passionfruit peak industry body. Smart farming passion fruit growing by wbs tvuganda. A commercial passion fruit cultivation requires an optimum temperature of 20 c to 30 c and temperatures below 15 c will control the vegetative growth and flowering. The good thing about passion fruit growing is that you can be plant it with other crops thereby allowing you to benefit from them as well as the other crops in the garden. Passion fruit, a climbing vine, is a versatile crop whose demand is growing in both export and domestic markets. It has a smooth, thick, pithy rind, filled with sweet, aromatic pulp, juice and seeds. Their use of a water retention polymer maximized yield on the demo plot at their unyaa farm in kitui county, inspiring other smallholders to venture into the value chain. One of the most important elements of every farming business is the. Pdf passionfruit productiontechnology researchgate. Out of several species, purple passion fruit passiflora edulis sims, yellow passion fruit passiflora edulis var. Match the acreage planted for production to the amount of fruit that can be sold through the desired marketing methods.
Passion fruit grown well in tropical to subtropical humid climate and it grows well in the regions up to 2000 m altitude with an annual rainfall of to 2500 mm. In commercial production, passion fruit is normally planted in rows, along trel. A step by step guide to growing passion fruit for profits. So, lots of compost, lots of mulch, and the odd sprinkle of a balanced, organic, slow release fertiliser. This downloadable course ebook offers step by step lessons that will help you rake in massive income from growing passion fruits and help you escape the rat race. Fruit farming, growing of fruit crops, including nuts, primarily for use as human food the subject of fruit and nut production deals with intensive culture of perennial plants, the fruits of which have economic significance a nut is a fruit, botanically. The az of growing passion fruits to harvest 15 tonnes. Amazing agriculture technology passion fruit youtube.
Introduction the purple passion fruit passiflora edulis f. The passion fruit is one of the few fruit plants that comes into production within a year unlike other. Growing fruit crops in containers ufifas extension. Passion fruit farming greenlife crop protection africa.
The volume of fruit that can be sold through direct markets is limited by the traf. Markets can fluctuate, and current prices may not support the cost of production. The purple passion fruit passiflora edulis, is adapted to the coolest subtropics or to high altitudes in the tropics, while the golden passion fruit p. Analysis of the adoption of passion fruit passiflora. Technology boosts passion fruit farming anna and david maithya showcase their first harvest of yellow passion fruit from 75 vines that matured in just four and a half months. Passion fruit has a long and colorful history of popularity and extensive cultivation, starting in the late 19th. The passion fruit passiflora edulis, family passifloraceae, is a native of brazil. It was back in december 20 when i planted my first 250 purple passion fruit plants in a quarter.
Many passionfruit growers have other fruit crops or agricultural enterprises. Passion fruit was introduced into kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing. Currently, however, large quantities of passion fruits are eaten fresh locally and are also exported. Passion fruit, a woody perennial climber vine belongs to the genus passiflora, which includes four hundred varieties but only a few are considered for commercial cultivation. Passion fruit is native to the tropical regions of southern brazil. Organic farming is a crop production method respecting the rules of the nature. Fruits are 45 cm in diameter, deep purple when ripe.
Its one of the most common passion fruit grown by farmers in tanzania, the purple passion fruit is subtropical. This statistic shows the world fruit production in 2018 in million metric tons, broken down by variety. Identify a high yielding superior quality passion fruit accession for commercial cultivation in kerala so as to harness the full potentials of. We normally email the passion fruit manual to you manual after payment thro mpesa. Although the fruit is labour intensive and susceptible to pests and diseases, it is one of good venture which gives high returns to farmers under good management. The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. Commercial rabbit farming in zimbabwe pdf kisan central. It involves the startup cost for the fruit farming biz, the place to start planting the orchard, the equipment necessary for farming and transporting the fruits, the market, the needs of buyers and the existing fruit farming biz competitors. In kenya, passion fruits are grown in thika, nyamira, kisii, nyeri, kakamega, muranga, meru, among other regions.
The subject of fruit and nut production deals with intensive culture of perennial plants, the fruits of which have economic significance a nut is a fruit, botanically. Passion fruit agriculture and natural resources ventura county. It is a perennial crop which produces fruits within a year. This report contains a business case description of passion fruit farming in. The type that is majorly grown in uganda includes the yellow and purple passion fruit and this generates a lot of income for those who are interested in commercial farming. Due to the current situation with an unstable market of traditional crops for export, farmers in matongo have embraced passion fruit as a new source of household income. Currently, however, large quantities of passion fruits are eaten fresh locally and also exported. Passionfruit australia inc passionfruit peak industry. Passion fruit cultivation practices, growing methods. Jan 31, 2014 by paul ndiho, isingiro, uganda bananas are widely grown in uganda as a staple food to generate income for farmers. The passion fruit is native to brazil and in india, it is grown in the parts of western ghats coorg, nilgiris, kodaikanal, malabar, wynad and shevroys.
To get a comprehensive technical guide on passion fruit farming in kenya download it here. May 04, 2015 passion fruit was introduced into kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing. Tropical fruit export strategy mt17002 marketing marketing snapshot hortlink 2018, edition 1. Financial potential of grafted passion fruit farming in kenya. It is an interesting enterprise, because it exemplifies some problems which are apparent in fruit growing, especially in the tropics, including pest and disease control and commercial outlets. An acre of maize produces 20 to 30 bags of grain while an acre of 670 vines gives two kilogrammes of passion fruits each vine on a weekly basis, he says. Analysis of the adoption of passion fruit passiflora edulis. Passionfruit vines climb up any support, readily and rapidly. Yellow passionthis passion fruit is grown for its aromatic but rather acidic pulp.
The alternate, evergreen leaves, deeply 3lobed when mature, are finely toothed, 3 to 8 in 7. Highly resistant kawanda hybrid this is a cross between the local purple and the yellow passion fruits. Changing farmers mindset from grow and sell to grow to sell. A brief account is given of a minor fruitgrowing industry in kenya. He quit his advertising job in 2011 to found kadafrica, a commercial passion fruit. The fruit is either yellow or purple depending on the variety, see below, round, and about 58 cm23 inches across. Fruit farming, growing of fruit crops, including nuts, primarily for use as human food. Passion fruit farming has become popular in kenya, for example the north rift farmers are moving away from maize to passion which has better returns, cheaper to maintain and ready market going as far as uganda. Passion fruit are grown mostly in tropical and subtropical part of the world. Success of kenyan youth in agribusiness agroenvironment. The actual number of commercial growers in the industry is estimated to be 120 across all states including growers outside the main production regions hal 2007. People living with disabilities venture into passion fruit farming by kbc channel 1. However, plants grow in direct proportion to the amount of light received, if other conditions are optimum, so containergrown fruit trees should be placed where they will receive maximum sunlight.
It makes easy planning, specific information sourcing, decision making and your passion fruit project implementation. The fruit varies in color from purple to yelloworange and in shape from an egg to a tennis ball. Why continue getting coins out of your farm when you can earn millions from passion fruit. Growing pineapple fruit, planting, cultivation practices. Passion fruits are mainly grown from seeds, which can be bought from a farm supply shop or better still, the seeds can be got from a healthy passion fruit. Apart from the fact that passion fruits, just like any other fruit, has its good and bad seasons, but when properly. Given the fact that masaka and kasese districts are the leading producers of passion fruits in uganda, one would conclude that the climbing plant does well only in those parts of the country. Commercial processing of yellow passion fruit yields 36% juice, 51% rinds and. Pdf project proposal on fruit and vegetable production. Peach fruit cultivation in india, growing techniques. Passion fruit cultivation practices, growing methods asia.
Since management of a passion fruit orchard is an extensive topic, check this detailed guide for managing a passion fruit farm. One bad hailstorm or disease can wipe out your crop. Passionfruit growing is well suited to family operated farms. A brief account is given of a minor fruit growing industry in kenya. Most passifloras are vines which can climb to 20 or 30 feet. Kaduru earns millions from passion fruits new vision group. By paul ndiho, isingiro, uganda bananas are widely grown in uganda as a staple food to generate income for farmers. The white dove passion fruit farm in santa paula, california utilizes lemon trees to facilitate the growth of passion fruit vines via symbiosis. It is an interesting enterprise, because it exemplifies some problems which are apparent in fruitgrowing, especially in the tropics, including pest and disease control and commercial outlets. Passion fruit the third most wellliked fruit in kenya after bananas and mangoes and bananas respectively. It makes easy planning, specific information sourcing, decision making and your passion fruit. Passion fruit farming course a step by step guide to. Growing fruit crops in containers 2 light most fruit crops grow best in full sunlight, but some will do well in partial shade. The manual is an eye opener to beginners and entrepreneurs in passion fruit farming.
Feb 01, 2008 the white dove passion fruit farm in santa paula, california utilizes lemon trees to facilitate the growth of passion fruit vines via symbiosis. The course targets people who wish to venture into agribusiness either to supplement their meager earnings or as a fulltime business venture. Jul 14, 2016 passion fruits sell for ksh40100kg while grade 1 for export can go for around ksh70100kg. Sep 16, 2018 passion fruit grown well in tropical to subtropical humid climate and it grows well in the regions up to 2000 m altitude with an annual rainfall of to 2500 mm. It is one part of the broad subject of horticulture, which also encompasses vegetable growing and production of ornamentals and flowers.
Fruit trees are typically multipurpose in that many provide. A wide range of cosmetic products and food flavours are. The fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. Marketing difficulty is due often to the small quantities involved, which make sales firms reluctant to handle the product not only. Agriculture in kenya passion fruit in the north rift by kassinternational. Passion fruit agriculture and natural resources ventura.
The passionfruit vine is a shallowrooted, woody, perennial, climbing by means of tendrils. Jul 23, 2018 since management of a passion fruit orchard is an extensive topic, check this detailed guide for managing a passion fruit farm. Home tags commercial rabbit farming in zimbabwe pdf. Financial potential of grafted passion fruit farming in kenya passion fruit, which is a climbing vine, may be a versatile crop whose demand is growing in both domestic and export markets. In western uganda, approximately 300 kilometers from kampala, near the ugandan tanzanian border, a retired central bank executive is cashing in on commercial banana farming or commonly known as matooke. Follow these steps to get high yields from passion fruits. Passion fruit vines make good container specimens but require maintenance. Passion fruit farming is still an unexplored kind of fruit farming in uganda. Passion fruit farming in nandi county by kbc channel 1.
Kenya is a large supplier of fresh purple passion fruits to the european market followed by brazil, colombia, zambia and zimbabwe of which the united kingdom is the largest importer. Passion fruit is widely grown and valued throughout the tropics and subtropics. Learn what you need to do to keep earning even in the worst scenario. Labour is needed for disease and pest control, fertilising, harvesting and packing over a 10month period. Papaya farming in polyhouse are you ready to grow papaya in controlled environment like. Passion fruit was introduced to kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing.
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