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Practical
Guide to Backyard and Orchard Farming |
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Now
Available!
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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 among Asians.
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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.
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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, |
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Photo
Shows Multiple-Rootstock Durian with fruits (shown
above) |
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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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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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teach-in on fruit trees Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Parks & Widlife |
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Manila Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, June 14, 2001 |
| Durian
at the Parks and Wildlife |
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Manila Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, June 14, 2001 |
| Durian
in Puerto Princesa |
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Manila Bulletin, Agriculture, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000 |
| Durian
in Quezon City |
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Manila Bulletin, Saturday, August 26, 2000 |
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to success in growing exotic fruits is right variety and cultural
practices (Durian in Tiaong) |
| Manila
Bulletin, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1999 |
| Durian
in Tanay |
| Manila
Bulletin, Thurs., Aug. 5, 1999 |
| Durian
in Nueva Ecija |
| 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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