Most gardeners who choose to grow passionflower do so with the hope of enjoying gorgeous blooms swaying in the summer sun, followed by an abundant crop of juicy, flavorful fruits.
Surely, given the amount of time most of us spend in our garden, this is a fair reward? It may not be so simple, but don’t give up!
If your passionflower is lackluster in presentation or production, maybe it is time to consider what you can do to improve it.
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After carefully inspecting your plant both above ground and below to rule out disease, infestation, or poor environmental conditions – such as lack of space to branch and spread, or root impaction – the next step will be to focus on fertilizing for plant health and productivity.
Increasing soil fertility requires some forethought and planning, as seasonal plant growing cycles impact the method you will choose to feed your plants.
It is tempting to simply dump some store-bought fertilizer at the base of the vine and hope for the best, but that may do more harm than good, wasting both your money and effort.
Let’s talk about the options for fertilizing, how to figure out which will work best for you, and what you can do to give your passionflower a boost.
Tips for Determining Soil QualityPassionflower is a deep-rooted, heavy feeder that needs adequate space and rich, healthy soil.
If the soil is dry and compacted or oversaturated, has the wrong pH, or lacks organic material, then your plant may fail to thrive.
One method of assessing the health and condition of your soil is to do a visual inspection. Look for signs that the
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