🌳 Durian (Duriyan) Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Durian is known as the “King of Fruits” and is famous for its large size, strong aroma, and rich creamy taste. It is a premium tropical fruit tree suitable for warm, humid regions.

Botanical name: Durio zibethinus

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Strictly tropical climate required.

Temperature: Ideal range 24°C–32°C. Sensitive to frost and cold winds.

Rainfall: 1500–3000 mm annually (well distributed).

Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained loamy soil (pH 5.5–6.5). Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for strong growth.

Planting Distance: 8–10 meters apart (large canopy tree).

Watering: Regular irrigation during dry periods, especially during flowering and fruiting.

Best Planting Time: June–August (monsoon).

Fruiting Time: 4–6 years (grafted plants); seed-grown may take longer.

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic manure annually; balanced NPK before flowering.

Mulching: Essential to retain moisture and protect roots.

Pruning: Light pruning to maintain shape and remove weak branches.

Pest & Disease Control: Monitor for stem borers and fungal diseases.

Wind Protection: Young plants should be protected from strong winds.

🥭 Uses of Durian

Consumed fresh as a premium fruit

Used in desserts, ice creams, and sweets

High export value in Southeast Asian markets

Rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals

Suitable for commercial orchard farming in suitable climates