How to grow durian? The growing methods are as follows

Durian is best planted in spring, with a sowing spacing of 20 cm x 20 cm. During the seedling growth period, pay attention to weeding and fertilizing. When the durian seedlings reach a height of 30-40 cm, they can be transplanted, applying organic fertilizer, farmyard manure and an appropriate amount of lime as a base fertilizer. After planting, pay attention to shaping for 1-2 years, and prune promptly after harvesting the fruit.

1. Propagation by sowing

Durian can be sown every year, but spring is best, with a sowing spacing of 20 cm x 20 cm. During the seedling growth period, attention should be paid to weeding, combined with fertilizing, to promote seedling growth. Excellent mother plants can be propagated by air layering, which roots very easily; from ringing the branch to forming a seedling takes only 60-70 days.

2. Transplanting seedlings

When the durian seedlings reach a height of 30-40 cm, they can be transplanted, with a spacing of 3x5 m being suitable, applying organic fertilizer, farmyard manure and an appropriate amount of lime as a base fertilizer. Transplanting can be done throughout the year, and planting with soil is best.

3. Fertilizer management

Durian trees should be fertilized mainly once a year, namely the spring bud-emergence fertilizer, the summer fruit-swelling fertilizer and the pre-harvest fertilizer. The fruit-swelling fertilizer is especially important, and after harvesting the fruit, apply organic fertilizer once deeply.

4. Shaping and pruning

Durian trees have very strong sprouting ability. After planting, pay attention to shaping for 1-2 years, and prune promptly after harvesting the fruit, so as to maintain a good tree shape.

5. Harvesting the fruit

When the durian fruit turns orange-yellow or orange-red, it is ripe and can be harvested. After harvesting, the fruit cannot be eaten fresh directly; it needs 4-7 days of after-ripening until the flesh becomes soft before it can be eaten.