GARDEN ZONE
production over a relatively short term .
SOLID TRELLISING
Granadilla vines offer a variety of options for shaping , from allowing them to grow wildly amidst treetops to structured trellising systems or training them along wires , with the laterals cascading like a fruiting curtain . Their natural self-clinging ability , attributed to spidery tendrils , calls for a reliable trellis system to facilitate growth . Once established , they can achieve remarkable annual growth rates of 5 to 7 meters . Their life span extends from five to seven years , and they can even thrive indoors .
To give the vines adequate space to climb , consider locations like
wire fences , balconies , or pergolas , offering year-round shade . When growing against a sunny wall or fence , set up wire , trellis , or mesh for the tendrils to wind around .
Erecting a sturdy trellising structure is a crucial initial investment , given the substantial weight it must support . Solid wooden posts , resistant to termites , should be used , with a single strand of 12-gauge wire drawn taut along the tops of the 2m high wooden
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