Probably the best durio for sale on ebay (forum)

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...but expect to pay through the nose for it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Durio-dulcis-Extremelly-RARE-over-1-mt-high-/331155089435?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item4d1a61a81b

Time: 22nd March 2014 9:36pm

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Nat says...
Yeah $150!!

Time: 23rd March 2014 10:20am

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trikus says...
And supposedly they do not taste that great !! I was gifted one that survived cyclones and trees falling on it , and then it curled up its toes .. easily available if you know who to ask ;)


Time: 24th March 2014 10:36pm

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sternus1 says...
I wouldn't eat any durian even I was payed 150$ to do so.

Time: 24th March 2014 10:38pm

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trikuslaptop1 says...
All the more for me ...

Time: 26th March 2014 4:49pm

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trikuslaptop1 says...
All the more for me ...

Time: 26th March 2014 4:49pm

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sternus1 says...
Durian is probably the one thing I know I'll never come around to even being able to tolerate. It really isn't anything like a fruit at all in terms of taste. It tastes like fermented quiche.

Are you going to bid on the red? Crazy expensive, but crazy hard to get too by the same token.

Time: 26th March 2014 4:57pm

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Mike Tr says...
The king of fruit deserves its crown as the finest of them all. Demand is through the roof and supply is limited. There are a few species higher n the desirability stakes.Zibethinus will always rule the roost but there are about 5 other species in Borneo and one in Sumatra that are pretty special.It is not thst expensive for a hard core fruit enthusiast.

Time: 26th March 2014 7:43pm

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aus99a says...
http://penguinsabroad.blogspot.com.au/2010/12/new-food-27-durian-fruit.html

Time: 26th March 2014 8:00pm

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Mike Tr says...
Not everyone can develop a 'cultured' palate aus99a and the first taste of avos doesn't always meet with approval.It is not for every one just like seafood,wine,pate',some cheeses and deli treats.

Time: 26th March 2014 8:07pm

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aus99a says...
Leaves me out then, very uncultured. Haven't even heard of this fruit before this thread. But if I see one I'll think about it.

Time: 26th March 2014 8:15pm

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sternus1 says...
Aus you'll get one whiff of durian and won't go anywhere near it--I promise. It is banned from being eaten in public in thailand it smells that bad.

I'm happy to be considered gastronomically barbarous if it keeps Durian as far away from me as possible :D

Come on Mike, don't even try to tell me Durian is your favorite fruit-you're blaspheming the holy name of purple mangosteen! I'll trade a king for a queen anyday.

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Time: 26th March 2014 8:33pm

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aus99a says...
Thanks sternus1, I'll stick to my boring figs.

Time: 26th March 2014 8:45pm

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Mike Tr says...
Durian is way ahead of mangosteen for me and more than a fruit really.It is like it has transcended to a higher plain of culinary experience.Sternus those $70 pieces of fruit at Rusty's don't get snapped up for no reason.I suggest if you have the opportunity to throw off the shackles again and again and chow down on big hunks until the epiphany happens. You'll get it then.

Time: 26th March 2014 8:58pm

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JohnMc1 says...
I would buy it in less than a heartbeat if I could grow it here . There is an Asian store nearby that sell frozen prepared Durian in blister packs. I forget how exquisite Durian tastes every time I tuck in.
I originally had to force it down my throat, only because of it's reputation. I am now a Durian lover for life.
Is there any fresh Durian in Bali? What can I expect to see there in a weeks time?

Time: 26th March 2014 9:07pm

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Mike Tr says...
John it will be there but maybe not much at the moment.If you should find yourself in the highlands inspecting any of the dozen or so salaks keep an eye out for 2 types that may grow at your place due to cold tolerance.They are also the best Salacca zalacca subs. amboina.One is called gula pasir and the other is boni with red flesh.They are permitted entry into Australia.

Time: 26th March 2014 9:48pm

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JohnMc1 says...
Thanks Mike, I'll write that down.

Time: 27th March 2014 8:36am

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Trikus says...
MMMMMMMM my place smells divine with the Durio dulcis sweet fragrance wafting around .
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Time: 27th March 2018 3:16pm

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Mike Tr says...
My place currently has the dulcet aroma of zibethinus wafting around as it has for 3 months now.

Time: 29th March 2018 3:00pm

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Bangkokii says...
What does it taste like trikus? Chocolate notes or what's special about this one?

I love durians, my tree has flowers ready to open but it's only one tree so not sure if i'll get fruit.

Sternus durian is not prohibited in Thailand's public spaces...only in skytrains, hotels. But in supermarkets, streetmarkets and so you can't miss it....and when it's peeled it smells much less strong but still you'll easy know if there's durian in the house....it's best to have it in wellvented places. It's like icecream when chilled.

Time: 29th March 2018 11:32pm

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Trikus says...
caramel whiskey & peppermint flavours

Time: 2nd April 2018 12:28am

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