Match the acreage planted for production to the amount of fruit that can be sold through the desired marketing methods. Fruit farming, growing of fruit crops, including nuts, primarily for use as human food. Passion fruit the third most wellliked fruit in kenya after bananas and mangoes and bananas respectively. The fruit is either yellow or purple depending on the variety, see below, round, and about 58 cm23 inches across. Highly resistant kawanda hybrid this is a cross between the local purple and the yellow passion fruits. Passionfruit australia inc passionfruit peak industry body. 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. This statistic shows the world fruit production in 2018 in million metric tons, broken down by variety. 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.
Identify a high yielding superior quality passion fruit accession for commercial cultivation in kerala so as to harness the full potentials of. 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. Passionfruit growing is well suited to family operated farms. 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. Why continue getting coins out of your farm when you can earn millions from passion fruit. 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. 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. Success of kenyan youth in agribusiness agroenvironment.
Passion fruit was introduced into kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing. 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. To get a comprehensive technical guide on passion fruit farming in kenya download it here. 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. Its one of the most common passion fruit grown by farmers in tanzania, the purple passion fruit is subtropical. This report contains a business case description of passion fruit farming in. It was back in december 20 when i planted my first 250 purple passion fruit plants in a quarter. Passion fruit agriculture and natural resources ventura county. Financial potential of grafted passion fruit farming in kenya. Organic farming is a crop production method respecting the rules of the nature. 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. Pdf passionfruit productiontechnology researchgate. Most passifloras are vines which can climb to 20 or 30 feet.
A brief account is given of a minor fruitgrowing industry in kenya. Fruit trees are typically multipurpose in that many provide. One bad hailstorm or disease can wipe out your crop. 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. The fruit varies in color from purple to yelloworange and in shape from an egg to a tennis ball. Analysis of the adoption of passion fruit passiflora. By paul ndiho, isingiro, uganda bananas are widely grown in uganda as a staple food to generate income for farmers. Passion fruit is native to the tropical regions of southern brazil. Currently, however, large quantities of passion fruits are eaten fresh locally and are also exported. Passion fruit has a long and colorful history of popularity and extensive cultivation, starting in the late 19th. 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. Jul 14, 2016 passion fruits sell for ksh40100kg while grade 1 for export can go for around ksh70100kg. Growing fruit crops in containers 2 light most fruit crops grow best in full sunlight, but some will do well in partial shade.
It is a perennial crop which produces fruits within a year. Agriculture in kenya passion fruit in the north rift by kassinternational. The alternate, evergreen leaves, deeply 3lobed when mature, are finely toothed, 3 to 8 in 7. The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support.
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. 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. The passion fruit passiflora edulis, family passifloraceae, is a native of brazil. Apart from the fact that passion fruits, just like any other fruit, has its good and bad seasons, but when properly. 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. Passion fruit farming greenlife crop protection africa. Learn what you need to do to keep earning even in the worst scenario. 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.
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. It makes easy planning, specific information sourcing, decision making and your passion fruit. Fruits are 45 cm in diameter, deep purple when ripe. Passion fruit agriculture and natural resources ventura. He quit his advertising job in 2011 to found kadafrica, a commercial passion fruit. A step by step guide to growing passion fruit for profits. Passion fruit is widely grown and valued throughout the tropics and subtropics. 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.
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. 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. Commercial rabbit farming in zimbabwe pdf kisan central. 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. The az of growing passion fruits to harvest 15 tonnes.
He chose to try passion fruit farming as it was not common in the region, hence less competition. The passionfruit vine is a shallowrooted, woody, perennial, climbing by means of tendrils. Since management of a passion fruit orchard is an extensive topic, check this detailed guide for managing a passion fruit farm. 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. 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. So, lots of compost, lots of mulch, and the odd sprinkle of a balanced, organic, slow release fertiliser. Commercial processing of yellow passion fruit yields 36% juice, 51% rinds and. May 04, 2015 passion fruit was introduced into kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing. 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. Follow these steps to get high yields from passion fruits. The fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support.
Tropical fruit export strategy mt17002 marketing marketing snapshot hortlink 2018, edition 1. Labour is needed for disease and pest control, fertilising, harvesting and packing over a 10month period. Marketing difficulty is due often to the small quantities involved, which make sales firms reluctant to handle the product not only. Yellow passionthis passion fruit is grown for its aromatic but rather acidic pulp. It makes easy planning, specific information sourcing, decision making and your passion fruit project implementation. One of the most important elements of every farming business is the. The white dove passion fruit farm in santa paula, california utilizes lemon trees to facilitate the growth of passion fruit vines via symbiosis. Changing farmers mindset from grow and sell to grow to sell.
Growing pineapple fruit, planting, cultivation practices. Too much nitrogen most commercial fertilisers are heavy on nitrogen will lead to lots of soft green leaves, attractive to all sorts of insects and diseases, but you get little fruit. A wide range of cosmetic products and food flavours are. In kenya, passion fruits are grown in thika, nyamira, kisii, nyeri, kakamega, muranga, meru, among other regions. The course targets people who wish to venture into agribusiness either to supplement their meager earnings or as a fulltime business venture. How to start fruit farming business startup biz hub. Papaya farming in polyhouse are you ready to grow papaya in controlled environment like. Many passionfruit growers have other fruit crops or agricultural enterprises. Markets can fluctuate, and current prices may not support the cost of production. Passion fruit cultivation practices, growing methods.
The volume of fruit that can be sold through direct markets is limited by the traf. Passion fruit vines make good container specimens but require maintenance. It has a smooth, thick, pithy rind, filled with sweet, aromatic pulp, juice and seeds. Kaduru earns millions from passion fruits new vision group. Analysis of the adoption of passion fruit passiflora edulis.
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. Two acres can give you ushs28m in 12 months with invested capital of ushs2m. Amazing agriculture technology passion fruit youtube. Passion fruit are grown mostly in tropical and subtropical part of the world. 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. Smart farming passion fruit growing by wbs tvuganda. It grows and produces well between altitudes of 1,900 to 2,000ft. 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. In commercial production, passion fruit is normally planted in rows, along trel. Passion fruit was introduced to kenya in the 1920s for commercial juice processing. Passion fruit cultivation practices, growing methods asia. Home tags commercial rabbit farming in zimbabwe pdf. 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.
Peach fruit cultivation in india, growing techniques. Passion fruit farming is still an unexplored kind of fruit farming in uganda. Passionfruit australia inc passionfruit peak industry. Pdf project proposal on fruit and vegetable production. It is one part of the broad subject of horticulture, which also encompasses vegetable growing and production of ornamentals and flowers. We normally email the passion fruit manual to you manual after payment thro mpesa. Passion fruit production profits per acre pangoni online. Passion fruit, a climbing vine, is a versatile crop whose demand is growing in both export and domestic markets. Jan 31, 2014 by paul ndiho, isingiro, uganda bananas are widely grown in uganda as a staple food to generate income for farmers. 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. 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. Passionfruit growing involves intensive use of labour throughout the year.
The manual is an eye opener to beginners and entrepreneurs in passion fruit farming. Passion fruit farming course a step by step guide to. Passionfruit vines climb up any support, readily and rapidly. Passion fruit farming in nandi county by kbc channel 1.
Growing fruit crops in containers ufifas extension. Out of several species, purple passion fruit passiflora edulis sims, yellow passion fruit passiflora edulis var. The passion fruit is one of the oldest fruit grown since centuries and this fruit belongs to the family of passifloraceae. Compared to maize, he says, passion fruit farming is better because it earns good money and also requires less labour. Jul 23, 2018 since management of a passion fruit orchard is an extensive topic, check this detailed guide for managing a passion fruit farm. A brief account is given of a minor fruit growing industry in kenya. People living with disabilities venture into passion fruit farming by kbc channel 1. Currently, however, large quantities of passion fruits are eaten fresh locally and also exported. Quadratic regression of orchards age with fruit yield and tree efficiency revealed an increase in fruit yield from 37.
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