How to Plant and Cultivate Montong Durian

In Indonesia, who doesn't like this thorny fruit? Famous for its soft and delicious taste, it makes its lovers willing to seek its existence even to remote villages. There is no doubt about the popularity of this one fruit. Although there are also some people who are reluctant to eat it because they don't like the smell. People who love durian say, "Haven't tried durian fruit, haven't tasted heaven on earth!" . Wow.. It sounds hyperbole, but that's how it is.. it's so delicious that it's likened to heaven on earth.

There are many types of durian scattered in Indonesia. In our online store, we also provide various types of durian seeds, such as Musang King durian , Matahari durian , red durian and many more which you can see for yourself here . Different types, different tastes. That is, the taste is still durian flavor, but the distinctive taste represents each type. One type of the most popular and much in demand is durian montong .

Durian montong is superior in terms of size, meat, and taste, which is different from other types of durian.

For durian lovers, the montong durian is definitely included in the main list as a type of durian that deserves to be hunted. This durian originating from Thailand has the advantages of a very large fruit aspect, thick flesh with very small seeds, and a sweet and soft taste. With these advantages, this durian also has a selling power that is much more expensive than other types of durian.

Because the price is very expensive, usually when you buy it, you eat it together with your family, it feels like you still want more... hehehe... So to make you satisfied, try having the durian tree itself. The way, of course, is to plant it yourself in your garden. Apart from being enjoyed alone with your family, planting durian montong can also be a very profitable business, you know… Just imagine if your planting is successful, the demand keeps coming, in the end the results also go into your wallet

So, want to try to cultivate it? To plant it, it's not difficult. You can do this by observing the simple steps below:

• Seed selection

For planting durian montong, it is recommended to use only the seeds, because planting using seeds tends to fail and requires certain techniques that are usually only mastered by durian farmers.
The durian seeds used are superior montong durian seeds. Superior seeds are healthy and fresh seeds. It can be seen from its good shape, hard stems, also many and fresh leaves. If the leaves look wilted or only slightly shriveled, then the roots may not be in good condition.

The seeds used are superior seeds whose growth is healthy and fertile.

• Land supply

The land used should be loosened first by hoeing it back and forth so that the natural nutrients in the soil, needed by plants, can come out. To get better soil quality, you can add natural fertilizer, namely manure.

Durian seeds are planted in beds that have been loosened and given fertilizer first.

• Planting

The planting process begins by making holes in the land with a size of 50 cm. With a size like this, the roots can grow to a large size as well as strong, and free to breathe. For planting, the seeds are not directly inserted into the hole. Leave the hole in advance for 2 weeks. Then give manure also Dolomite. After 10 days later, the seeds can be planted.

Slowly insert the seed into the hole and cover it again with soil around it. Provide companion plants that are larger than the size of the seeds planted. It aims to provide security and protect the seeds from strong winds. For durian seed growers, it is advisable to start planting them in the rainy season.

• Care

Watering durian is done regularly to avoid the problem of dry soil.

After planting seedlings, pay attention to their growing period. Provide regular watering and fertilization. When the seedlings have reached 5 meters, prune the shoots. This will stimulate faster growth. Then when it has grown big, eradicate the presence of pests. The branches that are covered in the sun can be trimmed. Because the branch will not produce flowers.
Meanwhile, the branches that produce flowers will bear fruit later.

Well, to maximize the fruit so that it is dense, then when the twigs flower, it needs to be pollinated. The pollination stage can be helped by sweeping a brush on flowers that bloom slowly. Do it at night using a soft brush. This will make more and more pistils that meet with pollen.

Montong durian fruit that is almost ripe should be tied so that the level of maturity on the tree is right and does not fall.

After your tree has fruited, do the fruit selection stage. The trick, when the durian fruit is still 5 cm in diameter, look for or select good quality fruits. Do the best fruit thinning by leaving a distance of about 30cm from other fruit. And when the fruit is ripe, it should be wrapped in cloth or tied so that it is not damaged when it falls from the tree.
Well.. the durian montong is ready for you to harvest..!

The taste and prospect are both tantalizing. How? interested in trying it?