When to plant passionfruit in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the passionfruit window:
Sow
—
Transplant
March
Harvest
October – February, April
Cool temperate zone tip
Plant in late spring against a north-facing wall in Melbourne and treat the vine as fast but short-lived.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Passionfruit is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant passionfruit in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs October – February, April.
Can you grow passionfruit in Melbourne?
Yes — passionfruit grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Plant in late spring against a north-facing wall in Melbourne and treat the vine as fast but short-lived.