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The Durian Journal

Stories, harvesting tips, and flavour guides fresh from the orchard.

How to pick a durian without getting poked
Cultivar Guide

How to pick a durian without getting poked

Three quick checks — the shake, the sniff and the stem — that tell you far more than the price tag ever will.

Ah Boy · Head Durian Picker · Aug 24, 2026 · 4 min read

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What durian season actually feels likeOrchard Stories

What durian season actually feels like

Weather, flowering and a lot of waiting. A plain-language look at why the good weeks come when they come.

5 min read · Aug 10, 2026

Hosting a durian night that people rememberDurian Lifestyle

Hosting a durian night that people remember

How much to order per person, what to serve alongside, and the tidy-up trick that saves your kitchen.

4 min read · Jul 28, 2026

Keeping durian fresh at home (and your fridge smell-free)Storage & Tips

Keeping durian fresh at home (and your fridge smell-free)

Chilled, sealed and timed right — how to store fresh flesh so the second serving tastes like the first.

3 min read · Jul 14, 2026

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