Can durian be planted in this season?

Durian is a tropical fruit that has specific requirements for climate and soil conditions. It usually takes a long time for a durian tree to bear fruit from planting, about 4 to 8 years, and the fruiting time of different durian varieties also varies. So is it possible to grow durian in this season? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. Can durian be planted in this season?

Durian is generally best planted from October to November each year. The survival rate is high at this time, and it will bloom and bear fruit in the spring of the following year. Therefore, durian can be planted in this season. But in our country, only Hainan and parts of Yunnan can grow durian due to their tropical climate conditions.

Durian trees have high requirements for thermal conditions and are suitable for planting in areas with an annual average temperature above 22°C, and require sufficient sunlight. Durian has a high demand for water but does not like waterlogging, so the soil must have good drainage. The soil should be fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter with a pH between 6.0-6.5.

2. Durian Planting Conditions

1. Climate conditions

Durian is a tropical fruit that requires a warm climate and plenty of sunshine. Therefore, the planting site should be selected in tropical or subtropical areas, ensuring that the average annual temperature is above 22°C and there is sufficient sunlight.

2. Soil conditions

Durian requires deep soil with good drainage to grow. The soil is preferably sandy loam or loam, rich in organic matter, with a pH between 5.5-6.5. Avoid planting in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging to prevent root rot.

3. Durian planting method

1. Soil selection: Durian likes to grow in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. The ideal soil pH is between 6.0-6.5 and the soil depth is no less than 1 meter to support the development of the root system.

2. Climate requirements: Durian requires a high temperature and high humidity environment. The most suitable temperature range for growth is 24-32 degrees Celsius. Durian has high requirements for thermal conditions. The annual average accumulated temperature must reach above 7000-7500℃ and the annual precipitation must be maintained above 1000 mm.

3. Light requirements: Durian needs sufficient sunlight to support its growth and fruit ripening.

4. Water management: Durian needs to be watered regularly to keep the soil moist, but waterlogging and waterlogging should be avoided to avoid root diseases.

5. Fertilization management: Durian requires sufficient fertilizer during its growth process, especially during the bud stage and fruit expansion stage, and organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer need to be applied.

6. Transplanting: Durian seedlings can be transplanted when they are 30-40 cm tall. The recommended spacing between rows and plants is 3 meters x 5 meters. Sufficient basal fertilizer should be applied during transplanting.

The above is an introduction to whether durian can be planted in this season. Durian has specific requirements for planting conditions. The reproduction methods include seed propagation, grafting, cuttings, layering, etc.