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Black passionfruit orchard, Bay of Plenty

Black passionfruit orchard, Bay of Plenty

Black passionfruit vines are tender subtropical climbers that need protection from frost and wind. These export-grade passionfruit are growing on an A-frame trellis support under frost cloth on the Alblas orchard in Katikati, Bay of Plenty.

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The Orchardist
Photograph by Lesley Board

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Sandy Scarrow. 'Citrus, berries, exotic fruit and nuts', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
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