Lilikoi Seeds (Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa) Known for its bright yellow skin and sweet-tart pulp, this variety of passionfruit brings a taste of the tropics to your garden. Best grown in warm zones or protected greenhouse spaces

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

Grow Your Own Golden Sunset
Lilikoi delivers sunshine in every bite. Sweet, tangy, and tropically irresistible.

For those who crave flavor with soul, Lilikoi, the golden passionfruit, is a garden treasure worth the wait. With its smooth yellow skin and intensely aromatic pulp, this tropical vine produces fruit that smells like a floral orchard and tastes like a blend of mango, citrus, and wild honey. Whether you’re a backyard grower in a warm climate or a greenhouse enthusiast chasing the exotic, these seeds offer a one-way ticket to the tropics.

Native to South America and beloved across Hawai‘i, Southeast Asia, and coastal regions around the world, Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa is prized for its vigorous vines, long flowering season, and bold, sweet-tart fruit. It’s more than just a crop, it’s an experience. Lilikoi vines are fast growers when given heat, space, and support, often reaching 15 to 30 feet in a single season. The fruit ripens to a rich, golden yellow with a dimpled finish when fully mature and is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and flavor that stops you mid-breath.

What Makes Lilikoi So Special:

• Bright yellow fruit with a complex, tangy-sweet pulp

• Intoxicating floral fragrance, especially when fully ripe

• Fruit matures in 70 to 90 days after flowering

• Vigorous climber with elegant, evergreen foliage

• Nectar-rich flowers loved by bees and butterflies

• Delicious fresh, juiced, or in desserts and cocktails

Culinary & Herbal Uses:

Lilikoi isn’t just beautiful, it’s deliciously versatile. Scoop the pulp straight from the rind for a tropical snack, or strain it into juice for syrups, vinaigrettes, curds, and smoothies. The floral acidity shines in sorbets, cocktails, and glazes for fish or grilled fruit. Herbalists and wellness enthusiasts also prize passionfruit for its calming properties, often using leaves and flowers in teas to soothe anxiety and aid sleep.

Tropical Flavor, Global History:

This golden variety has deep cultural roots across the Pacific. In Hawai‘i, where it’s known simply as "lilikoi," it flavors everything from malasadas to shave ice. Its origin in South American rainforests connects it to indigenous farming practices that honored the plant not only for food, but for its resilience and symbolism. It belongs to a genus known for its intricate flowers, many of which represent spiritual and medicinal traditions around the world.

How to Grow Lilikoi from Seed:

Start seeds indoors or in a protected outdoor area. Soak seeds for 24 hours to improve germination, then sow in warm soil between 75 and 85°F. Be patient, passionfruit seeds can take two to four weeks to germinate. Transplant when seedlings have at least two sets of true leaves and temperatures stay consistently above 60°F. Lilikoi thrives in zones 9 through 12 or in any warm greenhouse setup with filtered sun and good airflow.

Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Provide a strong trellis or arbor—this vine grows fast and heavy. Water regularly during flowering and fruiting, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize every four to six weeks with a balanced organic fertilizer to encourage blooming and fruit set. Prune lightly after harvest to keep vines manageable and productive.

Growing Essentials:

• Ideal zones: 9 to 12 or greenhouse

• Full sun to partial shade

• Needs sturdy vertical support

• Best in loamy, fertile soil with consistent moisture

• Harvest when fruit falls naturally or develops wrinkles

Let Your Garden Taste Like Paradise

There’s nothing quite like cracking open a sun-warmed lilikoi, inhaling its tropical perfume, and tasting that wild, golden nectar. Growing your own passionfruit is a deeply rewarding journey, from seedling to sprawling vine, from flower to fruit. Whether you’re a collector of rare edibles or just chasing that next unforgettable flavor, these lilikoi seeds bring you one step closer to the tropical garden of your dreams.

Order while available. Lilikoi seeds are in high demand, and for good reason. Once you grow it, you’ll wonder how your garden ever went without it.

Let your harvest taste like sunlight.