Friday 16 May 2008






The Durian is a Tropical fruit which is very popular in Asia and further afield. They are a seasonal fruit and are harvested between June and August. If the tree is grown in colder climates it stops growing completely if the average temperature drops below 22 Degrees C!
The fruit is very large and has a formidable thorn covered husk with the fruit weighing up to 3Kg! A problem with the fruit is it gives of a sulphur smell which can annoy some people.
Davao city has a monument of the Durian fruit above.
The unusual husk has inspired architects and artists also.




This Fruit seller in the Philippines is weighing what looks like a small sample of the Durian, it may be the end of season stock?
Behind are the juicy melons - much better than the ones back at home.
The inside looks like this - chicken drumsticks, you eat these and inside is a large brown seed.

1 comment:

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