Is Growing Durian Profitable?

Durian cultivation can be a lucrative crop with earnings of up to $10,000 per hectare.

Is durian a good investment?

The price of durians is hefty as well, and Musang Kings are expected to cost no less than RM60/kg this year. Today, durians are one of the most profitable fruits for farmers and exporters. Based on this data, having a share in the profits of durians seems like a worthy investment.

How long does it take to grow durian?

It is reported that, in some countries, seedling durian trees have borne fruit at 5 years of age. In India, generally, they come into bearing 9 to 12 years after planting, but in South India they will not produce fruit until they are 13 to 21 years old.

Where is durian grown best?

Durian grows successfully in Hawaii, Florida, Puerto Rico, and similar places, though it hasn’t been grown on a commercial scale anywhere in the US. To flourish, durian needs consistent temperatures between 75ºF and 85ºF. Any temperatures below 45ºF, your tree will lose its leaves and likely die off.

How long does it take for durian bear fruit?

Durian trees grown from seed begin to bear fruit at 8-10 years. Grafted trees begin to produce at 4-6 years. It takes about 110-120 days from flowering to harvest. The main fruiting season in Malaysia is from May to August with a minor season from December to February.

How many durian trees are in one acre?

In orchards, durian trees are commonly spaced 6-16 m [20 to 50 feet] apart, aiming for about 156 trees/hectare [64 trees/acre] to 40 trees/hectare [16 trees/acre].

How many durian fruit does a tree produce per year?

Average about 50 to 70 fruits per tree. After the 4th year of producing, average will be 100 fruits per tree and keep on increasing. Maximum about 250 fruits per tree. The price of musang king durian in Malaysia average about RM40 per kg and each durian can weigh from 2 to 3 kg.

What climate does durian grow in?

equatorial tropics
Durian trees are native to the equatorial tropics, the 23 degrees north or south of the equator. It is hot there. Really hot. The average temperatures are 24-30 degrees C (75- 86 F) , and it never, ever, even in a freak year, freezes.

How much water does a durian tree need?

However, there are some farmers who use the method of drawing hoses and place them at the base of durian trees. In a week period for the irrigation system, most farmers supply durian trees with water 1-4 times up to every day at the extension stage of durian fruits. They apply water 3 times a week.

Which country has the best durian in the world?

Thailand. Believe it or not, Thailand is actually the leading producer and exporter of durian! It produces six times more durian than anywhere else in the world and is home to over 230 varieties of the fruit—from the common Monthong and Chanee to the expensive Kan Yao.

What soil is good for durian?

loamy soils
Durian prefers deep, well-drained loamy soils not less than 1.5m deep. Soil pH about 5.0-6.5. It grows very well on gently sloping land (slope 6-12°) and foothills. Durian does not perform well if elevation is higher than 600-900m above sea level.

Where is durian banned?

Singapore has banned the transport of durian fruit on the subway. It is also not allowed in some hotels in Thailand, Japan, and Hong Kong because of its notorious smell, according to CNN. It’s not uncommon to see “no durian allowed” signs outside of buildings.

What animal eats durian?

Because the seeds are so big the durian tree depends on large animals like elephants and rhinoceros to eat and disperse the seeds. The seeds are tough enough not to be damaged by chewing or digestive juices. Other animals, like monkeys, gibbons, fruit doves, tapirs, orangutans and man enjoy the fruit of the durian.

How much do durians cost?

US durian wholesale price. In 2022, the approximate price range for US Durian is between US$ 2.77 and US$ 2.63 per kilogram or between US$ 1.26 and US$ 1.19 per pound(lb).

What is the best fertilizer to bloom the durian?

Durian tree growth and fruiting shall have better growth, fruit yield and flesh taste if applied with NPK compound granular fertilizers with presence of trace elements or micro-nutrients.

What month is durian season?

When is Durian Season? Typically, durian season occurs between the months of June and September, although there is a “minor season” during the months of December to February.

How long does it take for Musang King to bear fruit?

“Saplings should also be protected from being exposed to too much to the sun and if they grow healthy, farmers can harvest as early as five years. Normally, the durian season is July to Dec,” he said.

Where is Musang King durian grown?

Most of the world’s Musang King durians come from Raub, an old mining township of 100,000 people that has become the “durian capital of Malaysia” after farmers discovered its soil and climate were perfect for growing the fruit. Tan Wai Kiat’s family has been growing Musang King on a plantation in Raub for 20 years.

What countries grow durian?

The durian is cultivated in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and southern Thailand and is seldom exported. Although the durian has a mild sweet flavour, it also has a pungent odour, which has been compared to that of Limburger cheese; for this reason, the fruit is banned from public transportation in some places.

Will frozen durian seeds grow?

Durians are from the equatorial tropics and don’t do well in climates that are dry or cool. If you buy frozen durian, the seeds will no longer be viable; however, you can always eat them.

Which fruit is the king of fruits?

The southeast Asian plant Durian has been called the King of Fruits but, like Marmite, it sharply divides opinion between those who love the taste of its custard-like pulp and those revolted by its putrid smell.