YOGYAKARTA - For lovers of exotic fruit, knowing when the durian season in Indonesia is a must. This moment is greatly anticipated because the price of the fruit is usually much cheaper and the quality is very abundant.
For this reason, don't miss the opportunity to taste the king of this fruit directly from the tree. Reported by VOI from the Wikipedia page, here is the harvest schedule, so that you can get durian with the sweetest taste.
General Cycle of the Durian Season in IndonesiaBotanically, the durian tree has one to two flowering and fruiting periods per year. However, the exact time depends very much on the species, cultivar, and geographical location.
In Indonesia itself, the durian holiday season usually occurs after a year with a prolonged dry season. The dry period for 1-2 months is crucial to stimulate better flowering.
In general, the peak of when the durian season in Indonesia takes place between September and February. However, keep in mind that durian fruit matures about three months after the pollination process, which is usually assisted by night bats.
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Schedule for Durian Harvest Based on RegionConsidering that Indonesia is an archipelago with different microclimates, the harvest time does not occur simultaneously throughout the region. In the island of Sumatra, especially the Medan, Lampung, and Palembang areas, the peak season usually starts earlier, namely from October to January.
Meanwhile, for those of you who are on Java, production centers such as Jepara, Wonosobo, and Bogor usually only reach the peak of the harvest in January to March. In this region, superior varieties such as Petruk and Bawor durian are the most sought-after primadona.
Then shifting to the eastern region, the island of Borneo, known as the center of the world's durian genetic diversity, has a unique harvest schedule.
In Ketapang Regency, for example, the festive season generally falls in January or February, where exotic wild species such as Lahong and Pekawai durian begin to flood the local market.
Meanwhile, in the Sulawesi and Maluku regions, such as in Ambon with its Soya durian variety, the harvest season often follows the late-year pattern influenced by the local rainy season shift.
Tips for Getting Quality Durian When Season ArrivesWell, so that you are not disappointed when hunting for this "King of Fruits", then pay attention to the following durian fruit selection guide:
Check the stem: The stem that is still damp and rubbery indicates that the fruit has just fallen from the tree. If it is dry or looks painted, beware of its freshness. Shake the Fruit: If it feels a little vibration, it means that the durian filling is dry and separated from the skin wall. That's a sign of perfect maturity. Aroma: Choose one with a strong aroma but not a pungent smell. Flesh color: For local durian, orange or red color (such as varieties from Kalimantan) is generally sweeter than white color.Understanding when the durian season in Indonesia is the key to getting a satisfying durian eating experience. By following the harvest calendar between September to March, you can enjoy various superior cultivars such as Petruk, Bawor, to Musang King at the best price and the most legit taste.
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