KPF12 passion fruit variety – Yields much higher than KPF4
Has a slightly sour taste and mainly produced for juice processing.
Planting: Planted directly from seeds in a nursery.
Maturity: Flowers in the 10 month after transplanting; reaches maturity in 12th–14th month after transplanting
Altitude: Does well in low to mid altitudes 0 – 1,500 meters above sea level
Soil: Requires N:P:K good fertilizers are DAP and N:P:K +Ca 17:17:17
Seedlings: Ready for transplanting 6 – 8 weeks after potting; good seeds are one to one and half feet tall, vigorously growing, free from pest and diseases.
Is tolerant to drought and Fusarium wilts.
Yield: 700 – 1,400 Kg per acre per week under good agronomic practices