How Much Does a Durian Sapling Cost in 2019? Planting Precautions

Because durian originated in or has long been cultivated in the tropics, it can only bear fruit normally in years with suitable heat and climatic conditions. In China, it is rarely grown, only in Guangdong and Hainan. Growers who plant durian trees are very concerned about the price of durian saplings. So, how much does a durian sapling cost in 2019? What should be noted when planting?

1. How much does a durian sapling cost in 2019?

According to Baidu Procurement Network, the prices of durian saplings in 2019 are as follows:

Suqian, Jiangsu durian sapling 3.00 yuan each. Jiangsu Province durian sapling 7.30 yuan each. Suqian, Jiangsu Thai Monthong durian sapling 10.00 yuan each. Jiangsu Province durian sapling 8.00 yuan each. Suqian, Jiangsu durian sapling 3.50 yuan each. Jiangsu Province Musang King durian 10.50 yuan each. Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 3.00 yuan each.

According to the Huinong Network, the prices of durian saplings in 2019 are as follows:

Haikou, Hainan, Meilan District durian honey sapling price 25.00 yuan/tree, minimum order 1 tree. Qinzhou, Guangxi, Lingshan County durian honey sapling price 25.00 yuan/tree, minimum order 10 trees.

2. What should be noted when planting durian saplings?

1. Temperature requirements for durian tree growth

Durian is a purely tropical crop. Generally, tropical crops have high requirements for heat conditions. They can only grow normally in areas where the multi-year average annual absolute minimum temperature is above 0°C, where there is basically no frost throughout the year, where the accumulated temperature of ≥10°C is above 7000-7500°C, and where annual rainfall is above 1000 mm.

2. In which months does the durian tree bloom and in which months does it mature

Durian generally blooms in April-May and the fruit ripens in August-September.

3. In which month is durian sown

Durian can be sown every year, with spring being the best.

4. How large should the spacing between durian trees be

The sowing spacing between plants and rows should be 20 cm x 20 cm.

5. When is the best time to transplant

When the seedlings are 30-40 cm tall, they can be transplanted.

6. How many durians does one durian tree produce per year

One tree can produce about 80 durians per year. After durian is picked from the tree, it ripens in ten days.