Durian is a common tropical fruit . Although it has a strong odor, it tastes sweet and delicious and is extremely nutritious, thus earning it the title of "King of Fruits." So, when is durian season? Details are as follows:
When does durian ripen?
The season for durian to ripen varies depending on the region and variety, but it generally ripens and becomes available from June to September each year. This is also the best time to enjoy durian.
How can you tell if a durian is ripe?
1. Look at the color
You can tell if a durian is ripe by the color of its shell. Generally, if the shell is golden yellow, it means it is ripe; if the shell is greenish, it means it is not ripe enough; if the color is too dark, it means it is overripe.
2. Pinch to check the firmness
Select two adjacent thorns on the surface of the durian, carefully pinch the tips with your fingers, and then gently squeeze them together. If the two thorns are elastic and can be easily brought together, the durian is relatively soft and ripe. If it feels firm and cannot be squeezed, the durian is unripe and still in the ripening stage.
3. Examine the cracks
A durian with a crack indicates it's relatively ripe, but the crack shouldn't be too large; a slightly cracked one is best. Try to avoid buying durians that are closed, as it's impossible to determine their ripeness that way.
4. Smell the odor
You can smell the durian through the cracks in its shell. Unripe durians have a "green" smell, similar to the smell of freshly cut grass, and such durians are generally not ripe. Ripe durians, on the other hand, have a rich and fragrant aroma that makes your mouth water, and those who eat them often can tell the difference just by smelling them.
5. Shaking sound
Pick up a durian and shake it. If you hear a distinct sound, it means the durian is ripe, because this sound is caused by the detached durian flesh hitting the shell. If the durian doesn't make a distinct sound when shaken, it means it's not ripe enough.
