Passion & Vines
Grafted Purple Passion
Wilt-resistant rootstock — Kenya's flagship passion fruit.
KSh 100
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Total: KSh 100
- Price
- KSh 100
- Maturity
- 9–12 months to first harvest
- Spacing
- 2m × 3m with a 2m trellis
- Collection
- Passion & Vines
- 🚚 Nationwide delivery
- ✓ Certified grafted
- 🌱 Healthy survival
Grows well in
Recommended counties
- Meru
- Embu
- Kisii
- Nyamira
- Kakamega
- Bungoma
Planting tips
Quick planting guide
- 1Install a strong post-and-wire trellis 2m high before planting.
- 2Dig 45cm × 45cm × 45cm pits and mix topsoil with one debe of manure and 100g DAP.
- 3Plant at the base of each post and train the single strongest shoot up to the top wire.
- 4Allow two laterals at the top wire and let secondary shoots cascade for fruiting.
- 5Spray preventively for fusarium and woodiness virus; rotate planting sites every 3 years.
Overview
Why Grafted Purple Passion is worth planting
Grafted Purple Passion from Green Sprout Seedlings is a certified grafted seedling bred to fruit early, yield heavily and resist common diseases. Wilt-resistant rootstock — Kenya's flagship passion fruit. At just KSh 100 per seedling, this is one of the most reliable ways to turn your land into a long-term income asset.
Why farmers love this variety
- Wilt-resistant rootstock — Kenya's flagship passion fruit.
- Fast bearing — first harvest within a year of planting
- Continuous weekly harvest for steady cash flow
- Strong juice-processor contracts available across Kenya
- High value per square metre — perfect for small-to-medium farms
- Spaced at 2m × 3m with a 2m trellis for maximum yield per acre
Growing information
- Suitable regions
- Meru, Embu, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma
- Altitude
- 1,200 – 2,000m above sea level
- Rainfall
- 900 – 1,500mm well distributed
- Soil
- Light, well-drained loam with pH 6.0 – 6.5
- Maturity period
- 9–12 months to first harvest
- Harvest window
- 9 – 12 months after planting, then continuous for 3 – 4 years
Expected yield & profit potential
Long-term income from a single planting
A well-trellised passion or vine orchard delivers KSh 500,000 – 1,000,000 per acre annually, with weekly harvests and strong demand from juice processors, exporters and supermarkets.
Planting & care tips
- ✓Install a strong 2m post-and-wire trellis BEFORE planting.
- ✓Train a single shoot to the top wire and pinch laterals below.
- ✓Spray preventively against fusarium and woodiness virus.
- ✓Rotate planting sites every 3 years to break the disease cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Where in Kenya can I grow Grafted Purple Passion?+
Grafted Purple Passion performs best in Meru, Embu, Kisii, Nyamira and similar zones at 1,200 – 2,000m above sea level. If you're unsure about your area, send us your location on WhatsApp and we'll confirm suitability before you order.
How long before my Grafted Purple Passion seedling starts fruiting?+
Because it is grafted from a proven mother tree, expect 9–12 months to first harvest. Grafted seedlings fruit much earlier than seed-grown trees and stay true to variety.
How often should I water a young Grafted Purple Passion seedling?+
Water deeply twice a week for the first three months, then once a week through the first dry season. Mulch heavily around the base to lock in moisture and reduce watering needs.
Do I need more than one tree for pollination?+
Grafted Purple Passion produces well as a single tree, but planting 2 or more nearby improves fruit set and total yield. Most of our customers plant a block for better economics and easier management.
Do you deliver Grafted Purple Passion seedlings countrywide?+
Yes — Green Sprout Seedlings delivers nationwide via courier and direct transport. Share your order quantity and location on WhatsApp and we'll quote delivery before you pay.
