How many years does durian bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Durian Trees

Durian can be planted in areas with an average daily temperature of over 22 degrees and no cold or frost. It can only grow and bear fruit in a high temperature environment. October to November each year is the best time to plant durian. The survival rate is relatively high. The lifespan of a durian tree is sixty years.

Durian trees are widely planted in Southeast Asia. They mainly grow in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other places. They are also planted in Guangdong and Hainan in my country.

There are 200 varieties of durian in Thailand, 60-80 of which are commonly grown, of which the three most famous are: the light varieties are Iluang, Jiaoluntong, Chom Phu Si, Jinzhen and Chani, the medium varieties are Changban and Gu, and the heavy varieties are Ganbang and Ina.

Durian trees bear fruit after several years of planting

The time it takes for durian trees to bear fruit varies slightly depending on the variety. Small varieties will bear fruit in about 4-5 years, while medium and large varieties will take a little longer and need to be cared for for 6-8 years before they can bear fruit.

Durian requires a lot of heat to grow, so it needs to be planted in high temperature areas. It is best if the temperature is relatively stable all year round without significant seasonal changes. The amount it can bear is limited, and some of the fruits need to be knocked off after fruiting each year, otherwise it will affect the growth of the entire plant.

Grafted durian tree blooms and bears fruit

Durian trees can be grafted in October or November every year. After a period of acclimatization, they will bear fruit normally in the spring of the following year.

Potted durian tree with fruits

The small potted durian will not bear fruit in the first few years after planting. If the cultivation environment is good, it may bear fruit 4-5 years after planting. If the environment is slightly worse, it will take 6-7 years for it to bear fruit.

Why don't durian trees bear fruit?

When planting durian trees, if the density is not controlled well and is too dense, the light transmittance and ventilation will be poor, and there will be no direct sunlight, then the durian tree will not bear fruit. In addition, it is not resistant to low temperature environments. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, the durian tree will stop growing or even be frozen to death.

Key points for high-yield cultivation of durian trees

The spacing between durian trees when sowing should be 20 cm, and the row spacing should be 20 cm. When it grows to 30-40 cm, the spacing between plants should be 3 meters, and the row spacing should be 5 meters. During the seedling growth period, attention should be paid to weeding and fertilizing. Fertilization can be focused on once a year. Fertilization is required during the spring budding, summer fruit swelling and before fruit harvesting, especially the fruit swelling fertilizer.