Passion Fruit Profit Calculator
A planning tool grounded in real Hawaii yield and price data.
Your operation
Acres
Variety
Trellis system
Establishment cost: $16,000/acre · Mature yield: 7,500 lbs/acre
Channel mix (your sales split)
30%
50%
20%
Blended price: $5.30/lb
Total establishment
$16,000
1 acre × $16,000
Breakeven
Year 2
cumulative net ≥ $0
Year 3 net
$26,250
full mature production
5-yr cumulative net
$83,295
after establishment cost
| Year | Yield | Gross revenue | Operating cost | Net income | Cumulative net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2,025 lbs | $10,733 | $8,000 | $2,733 | -$13,267 |
| Year 2 | 5,625 lbs | $29,813 | $12,000 | $17,813 | $4,545 |
| Year 3 | 7,500 lbs | $39,750 | $13,500 | $26,250 | $30,795 |
| Year 4 | 7,500 lbs | $39,750 | $13,500 | $26,250 | $57,045 |
| Year 5 | 7,500 lbs | $39,750 | $13,500 | $26,250 | $83,295 |
Model: midpoint of Phase 4 ranges. Establishment by trellis system (Phase 2). Yield ramp: Yr 1 ≈ 27%, Yr 2 ≈ 75%, Yr 3+ = mature. Yellow opex includes ~$1,500/acre/yr hand pollination; purple does not. Real-world results vary with site, soil, weather, labor rates, and channel access. Use this as a starting model and replace inputs with your own quotes.