“Passion” refers to the Passion of Christ. 17th-century Spanish missionaries in South America saw the flowers as symbols of the crucifixion.

Passion fruit is classified as a berry because it develops from a single ovary and contains many seeds. The vines can grow up to 20 feet in a single season and quickly cover large trellises, fences, or pergolas.

Soil microbes have a massive impact on the health of your soil and plants.

Think of them as the “engine” of your garden soil — breaking down organic matter, converting nutrients into plant-usable forms, and protecting plants from diseases.

Mark Twain called it “the most delicious fruit known to men.”

He was referring to the cherimoya, a living fossil from the highland valleys of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Ripe cherimoya spoils quickly and is hard to ship, so it’s considered a luxury fruit outside its growing regions.