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Is it possible to grow passionfruit in the Macedon Ranges?
Bill G, Gisborne, Vic
Yes! I have two passionfruit vines growing in my citrus grove and over the past two years they have produced hundreds of fruit. The key is to create a warm microclimate. You’ll need to select (or create) a protected spot to grow the vines – perhaps against a water tank for thermal mass, or under some eaves, against a north facing brick wall. Check out Growing Citrus in a Cool Temperate Climate for more information on the microclimate I’ve created.
Other marginal crops from the subtropics that I’ve successfully grown in my garden in Kyneton include:
many varieties of citrus, including finger limes
avocados – I’ve already harvested two fruit. This post describes how I did it.
macadamias (more on that in my upcoming nut grove update).
I’ve killed a few babacos and pepinos. They seem to be a bit trickier to establish in this climate.
Should I aim to grow indeterminate or determinate tomatoes? I like the idea of a long harvest, but I’m useless at staking and pruning my plants. The bush varieties have been my preferred choice and I think they are determinate?
Martha C, Pearce, ACT
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