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Passion fruit cultivation depends on the important factors like its soil type, soil pH level and the climatic conditions. The soil type required for this fruit is sandy loam and soil pH level should be in the range 6.5-7.5.This is the most famous, passion fruit in Australia. This creates plants that are less susceptible to disease, pests and frosts and allows for greater fruit production. Black Passion fruit vines should be planted in sunny, well drained areas where they are protected from the wind and their rapid growth can be supported by a strong trellis, fence or building. Expect them to grow to 6 metres square over the summer months, with the added weight of 300 to 400 pieces of fruit a season. The vine is best planted facing north or where it can get the 4 to 6 hours of direct summer sunlight it needs to ripen the fruit. Planting in a shadier position will result in lots of green foliage but unripe fruit. The best time to plant your Black Passion fruit vine is in early spring after the cold weather