Passionfruit are not actually picked from the vine - they fall to the ground when they are ready they are ready to be harvested. They are an even dark purple in colour and can be eaten or used in a variety of recipes at this stage Passionfruit are best kept chilled in a refrigerator. They will keep for about two weeks if kept in this manner. Do not keep them in a warm temperature or in direct sunlight as this will hasten ripening.Passionfruit freeze extremely well. Simply scoop the fruit into a bowl, add a little sugar and freeze in ice cube trays. Put into air tight plastic bags when frozen