well, got some extra time today..so i think i will tell you all about the King Of Fruit - Durian....
from wikipedia :
The durian (IPA: [d̪uˈɾi.ɑn]) is the fruit of trees of the genus Durio belonging to the Malvaceae, a large family which includes hibiscus, okra, cotton, mallows and linden trees. Widely known and revered in Southeast Asia as the "King of Fruits,"[1] the fruit is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and a formidable thorn-covered husk. Its name comes from the Malay word duri (thorn) together with Malay suffix that is -an (for building a noun in Malay), meaning "thorny fruit."[2][3]
There are 30 recognised Durio species, all native to Southeast Asia and at least nine of which produce edible fruit.[4] Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market; other species are sold in their local region.
The fruit can grow up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter,[5][6] and typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb).[5] Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown and its flesh pale-yellow to red, depending on species.[5] The hard outer husk is covered with sharp, prickly thorns, while the edible custard-like flesh within emits the strong, distinctive odour, which is regarded as either fragrant or overpowering and offensive. The taste of the flesh has been described as nutty and sweet.
Early this year my father bought a piece of land that already planted with durians trees... now it's durian seasons here in Malaysia..so a visit to this durian orchard is a must to the family...
this is a view of the newly acquired orchard.
Not enough time to do clean up.. my father bought 3 acres of land but only one acre was explored..the other 2 situated up hill and that's the reason why it's hard to be clean.. anyway, the previous owner planted about 40 of durian trees and this is good news...
This is the temporary hut which is a month old...build for shelter ...
Common with other rain forest trees, Durian trees can grow up to 40 metres. This is the tree..
the tree with me for scale comparison..
One thing about durian (beside the strong smell), the fruit (durian) will fall when the time come....one cannot pick it from the tree.,.,
here's the durian on the branch .. High and Mighty
so we have to wait for the drop sound... and have to look for the durian.
Here's an example...a well camouflage durian just fell from the branch..
serious safety consideration when attempting to collect the fallen durians..some used crash helmet coz one might not know when is the next durian will fall!! Ears has been put in serious alert for cracking sound up there!!
Some of the collections.
The seasons has just started and only a few durians we managed to collect..normally they would fall in the morning and evening.
To taste it, we have to open the hard thorn shell... my finger already injured from this action!! but the 'flesh' inside is rewarding!!!
i knew many hotels in Malaysia as well as singapore banned durians in their premises...due to its strong smell but the smell is not bad!! Once i brought one foreigner from Argentina and Holland... both of them doesnt like the smell but like the taste of durians...
In fact most westerners doesnt like durians due to its smell!! well i can tell you that the smell is not a bad smell... my science teacher used to told us that it's organic ester smell...!!! aromatic organic substances!
well, if u folks wanna have some, come to Malaysia..i would love to take you to my father's orchard..... only for limited time only...
and it's durians season here..so many stall has been setup along the streets and sell durians...
that's for now....
