Giant Granadilla Seedlings ( Badea Fruit)

It is a vigorous, tender evergreen perennial climber with nodding red flowers, surrounded by white and purple filaments. It has smooth, cordate, ovate, or acuminate leaves; petioles from 4 to 6 glands; an emetic and narcotic root; scented flowers; and a large, oblong fruit, up to 12 inches (30 cm). containing numerous seeds, embedded in a subacid edible pulp.

The giant granadilla or badea. Largest of the passion fruits. A neotropical species, more widely planted for its scented flowers, edible fruit (mainly juices), and medicinal roots. Tea is made from the leaves which is used for high blood pressure and diabetes. A drink and ice cream are made from the fruit. The roots and leaves are used as a soothing poultice for the treatment of liver problems. The fruit, on the other hand, is used in the treatment of headaches, asthma, diarrhea, dysentery, neurasthenia, and insomnia. The fruit is edible, often eaten raw when ripe, cooked, or made into drinks. The pulp is highly nutritious and rich in vitamins A and C, making it a popular ingredient in many culinary applications.

Planting and Spacing.
Giant granadilla can be propagated through seeds, cuttings, or grafting.
For commercial farmers, a spacing of 4 meters apart with holes of 60 by 60cm will be ideal to allow sufficient room for growth and air circulation. Spacing adequately will help prevent disease spread on your plants while ensuring they receive enough sunlight

Common pests and Diseases affecting Giant Granadilla 

Aphids: They feed on the plant sap causing its leaves to curl, yellow, and wilt. They excrete honeydew, which attracts ants and leads to sooty mold.

Mites: They cause stippling, discoloration, and premature leaf drop. Severe infestations can lead to reduced plant vigor.

Fruit flies: They lay eggs on the fruit leading to maggot infestation, fruit decay, and premature fruit drop.

Scale insects: They suck sap from plants leading to yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, and sooty mold development.

Leaf spot: These are small, dark spots on leaves that may coalesce, leading to leaf drop.

Powdery mildew: White, powdery fungal growth on leaves, stems, and fruit.

Fusarium Wilt_ This disease causes yellowing and wilting of leaves, vascular discoloration, and eventual plant death.