Passion fruit is a vine of Passiflora, with hairless stems, papery leaves and hairless faces. Its stipules are linear and lanceolate, the flowers are fragrant and white, the sepals are oblong, the petals are lanceolate, the ovary is ovoid, the fruit is ovoid, and the peel is hard. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruit period is from July to April, so it is called "egg fruit".

Passion fruit originated in the large and small Antilles and is now widely planted in tropical and subtropical regions. It is cultivated in Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Yunnan and other provinces in China. The soil that likes light, is rich in organic matter, loose in soil layer and well drained is better. Resist water accumulation and drought. Often born in the valley jungle at an altitude of 180 ~ 1900 meters.

Tips for buying passion fruit

Passion fruit should choose passion fruit with smooth skin and no obvious defects. The color of the epidermis should be deep purple or crimson, indicating that it is mature. Choose a heavy passion fruit, which represents fullness and juiciness. Gently press the passion fruit. If you feel some elasticity, it means it is fresh.

Smell passion fruit. If you smell strong sweetness and fragrance, it means high maturity and better taste. In the season of passion fruit, you will get fresher and more mature fruits. It should be noted that the surface of passion fruit may be cracked, which is a normal phenomenon and will not affect the quality and taste of passion fruit. But if there is obvious rot or mildew on the surface, don't buy it.