When to plant passionfruit in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the passionfruit window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Tropical zone tip
Passionfruit romps away in Darwin and Cairns, plant in the dry season and stay on top of wet-season fungal disease with good airflow.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives passionfruit plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant passionfruit in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow passionfruit in Darwin?
Yes — passionfruit grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Passionfruit romps away in Darwin and Cairns, plant in the dry season and stay on top of wet-season fungal disease with good airflow.