How many years does it take for a durian seedling to bear fruit after planting?

How many years does it take for a durian seedling to bear fruit? Light-type durians include Yi Luan, Jiao Lun Tong, Chun Fu Shi, Monthong and Cha Ni, which bear fruit after 4—5 years; medium-type durians include Long Stem and Gu, which bear fruit in 6—8 years; heavy-type durians include Gan Bang and Yi Na, which bear fruit in 8 years. After the durian tree grows into a large tree, it bears fruit once a year, with a difference of 1—2 months in ripening time.

What durian varieties are there?

1. Monthong: Monthong is a very popular variety, with lots of flesh and sweet, golden-yellow flesh; it often has one larger lobe, called the “main flesh”. Because its odor is not too strong, it is very suitable for first-timers to “start” eating this fruit that is both stinky and fragrant. It can be eaten all year round, but the price varies with the season; in peak season the price is the lowest, and it is also the best-tasting time.

2. Cha Ni: Cha Ni is more popular for its small leaves, small size, lots of flesh and small seeds. It is cheaper than Monthong, and its flesh is best when dark yellow.

3. Long Stem: Long Stem is named because the fruit stalk of this durian is longer than that of other varieties. The stalk is long and round, and the whole durian is mainly round; the flesh and seed are also round, the skin is green, and the spines are numerous and dense. The seed is large, and the flesh is scarce but delicate with a strong flavor.

4. Gu Ye Tao: Gu Ye Tao's flesh is especially delicate, as sweet as honey, and its seed tip is small, making it popular among “gourmets”; it is the most expensive type of durian.