Can durian seeds be grown as potted plants? A detailed guide to the planting method

Durian is one of the more expensive fruits, and every part of it is useful: not only can the shell and flesh be eaten, but its seeds can also be boiled and eaten, and even if you do not eat them, they can be grown into small potted plants to enhance indoor ornamental value. Sohow do you plant durian seeds?

1. After eating the flesh, keep the pit, soak it in water for several days, and once there are signs of sprouting, find a pot and bury it shallowly.

2. Soak the whole pit in water, and by the second day you will see signs of the outer skin cracking, with the creamy white inner kernel faintly visible and about to emerge. At this point it can be planted: first put in 8—10 cm of soil, then place it on top, and cover with 1 cm of thin soil, and that is enough.

3. In summer, when the temperature reaches above 25°C, it is suitable for durian growth. There is no need to water every day; just keep the soil moisture at 30%—40%, and do not expose it to blazing sun.

4. Wait until the roots fill the pot and the root hairs poke out from the bottom of the flower pot before repotting. When repotting, cut apart the old flower pot, because damaging the roots makes durian hard to keep alive.

Details for growing durian seeds into small potted plants:

1. For preparing durian seeds, there is no need to peel off the outer skin of the pit. Wash the durian seeds clean, then soak them in water.

2. As long as the temperature is suitable, generally by the second day you will see signs of the outer skin cracking, with the creamy white inner kernel faintly visible and about to emerge.

3. If you want the seeds to sprout faster after planting, you can use sphagnum moss to promote sprouting and grow the roots to about 2 cm before planting them.

4. Pour soil into the pot until it is 8 parts full. Do not press the nutrient soil with your hands, as this will cause the soil to compact, which is not good for seed germination. Arrange the sprouted durian seeds neatly from inside to outside, with the sprouting point facing down.

5. Finally, cover with a layer of maifan stone. Last, spray water until the soil is completely moist.

6. After about 15 days, the seeds slowly grow taller, pushing up their little orange heads.

7. After about 30-some days, two little arms stretch out from the heads. Wait and wait, and the hats come off.

8. After about 50 days, they slowly straighten up, and the small leaves also gradually begin to grow larger.

In summary, the method for growing durian seeds into small potted plants is similar to the method for growing longan pits into small potted plants. You only need to master the daily watering amount, so it is very simple.