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Durian (Durio zibethinus) is an attractive evergreen
tree with pyramidal to dome shape form. If grown
from seedling, it can grow up to 45 meters in height
while from cultivars the maximum height can be up to
15 meters. Its fruit is generally believed to have
an aphrodisiac effect, which adds to its popularity
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For
durian lovers, supply of durian fruits are now available for
longer months because its fruiting season in Luzon starts in
January to February and its harvesting time falls in April
to July wile in Mindanao, from August to October.
However, planting durian in
Luzon should be modified because of the waterlogged
condition during the rainy season. Durian must be planted
with double rootstock and provided with drainage otherwise,
it should be planted in a mound or in an upraised bed.
Common disease in Luzon are the Phythopthora root rot, Patch
canker disease and cracking of stem and trunk - these can be
easily remedied if the grower is already well versed with
the diseases. |
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Published Articles |
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Davao High Value
Fruit Trees Winning Ventures in Luzon
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The
Philippine Star, Agri/Environment,
Sunday, April 6, 2003 |
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More Luzon Fruit Farmers are Discovering
Durian |
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Philippine
Panorama, Sunday, July 8, 2001 |
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Durian in Puerto
Princesa |
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Manila
Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, Oct.
12, 2000 |
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Durian in Quezon
City |
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Manila
Bulletin, Saturday, August 26, 2000
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Key to success in
growing exotic fruits is right variety
and cultural practices (Durian in
Tiaong) |
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Manila
Bulletin, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1999 |
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Durian in Tanay
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Manila
Bulletin, Thurs., Aug. 5, 1999 |
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Durian in Nueva
Ecija |
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Manila
Bulletin, Thurs., July 29, 1999 |
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Expert Gives
Pointers on Growing Exotic High- Value
Fruit Trees |
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Manila
Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, July
15, 1999 |
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Fruiting Durian
in Silang |
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Agriculture
Magazine, April 1999 |
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Durian in Silang |
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Manila
Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, March
18, 1999 |
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Davao's durian
can grow in Luzon, say fruit experts |
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The Manila
Times, September 12, 1997 |
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Durian can be
grown, made productive anywhere in RP -
Multiple rootstock technology makes this
possible |
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Philippine
Daily Inquirer, Thursday, December 31,
1992 |
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