PLANT

Passiflora Edulis 'Tango', also known as Maracuja because of its greenish-coloured fruits, is a species of fruiting plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is an evergreen climbing plant up to 6 metres in height or more. Its fruit is a drupe. It is native to South America, particularly Guyana or even Bolivia.

FRUIT

The fruits are about the size of an orange and contain a greenish-white pulp that is slightly sweet and mild in flavour.

PROPERTIES

It is a fruit rich in vitamins A, B12, E, C and K. In addition, it has many nutritional properties, contains many antioxidants, calcium, fibre, iron, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and has a fair amount of protein (2.2%) and mineral salts.

POSITION

It prefers sunny or half-shaded areas, and resists drought well. As a sub-tropical plant, it does not tolerate winter frosts.