Where were you the first time you tried passionfruit? 🎊 Passiflora edulis is a delicious fruit found on a climbing vine that is native to South America. It is used as a food plant and in traditional medicine as a sedative. The above ground parts are used to make medicine. The flower and leaves are typically consumed to relieve sleep problems (insomnia) and anxiety. Scientists believe the harmala alkaloids in passionfruit increase levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the

Passionfruit vines are one of the best investments you can make in an edible perennial garden. They’re vigorous climbers that can reach 40 feet, producing fruit year after year without replanting, and once mature, they require very little intervention. Perfect for vertical growing, which means you can grow a ton of fruit without taking up valuable ground space. I’m planting two varieties that thrive in warm climates like Southern California. Golden Apple Passionfruit, Passiflora Laurifolia, prod