Romana Rośe Passion Fruit Seeds

Romana Rośe is a passion fruit selection with pink fruit. Grow these seeds if you enjoy trying something different on your trellis.

Packet: 6 seeds

Planting at a glance

• Season: Tropical/subtropical climbing vine
• Start: Start in a warm, protected seed tray or individual pots
• Seed depth: About ⅓ inch
• Germination: Fresh, prepared seed can sprout in about 10–20 days around 77–86°F; older or dormant seed may take much longer
• Final spacing: Allow roughly 10–15 feet of sturdy trellis space for an established vine
• Light: Full sun
• Harvest planning: Fruit follows a mature flowering vine; think in growing seasons rather than a quick vegetable harvest

When to plant

Plant outdoors after frost danger passes and the soil has warmed. In short-season areas, count back from your intended outdoor planting date for indoor starts. Protect young vines from cold. Choose a sunny site with room for a vigorous climber.

How to plant

1. Prepare loose, well-drained soil or a clean seed-starting mix. Start in a warm, protected seed tray or individual pots.
2. Sow About ⅓ inch deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge. Then water when the soil needs it, allowing excess water to drain.
3. Thin or transplant to the listed final spacing. Give seedlings sufficient light and check moisture as roots establish.

How to harvest

Harvest fruit at its variety’s mature rind color, or when ripe fruit naturally drops.

Aunt E’s tip: Seed-grown vines can differ from the parent; keep each seedling labeled as it develops.