A different way to experience durian season in Melaka
At one Alor Gajah orchard, visitors can wander among trees, learn about cultivation, and even find out how two durian varieties can grow on the same tree.
Melaka's durian season offers a unique experience at Duta Riang Villa's orchard in Alor Gajah, where visitors can enjoy more than just the fruit. At this 17ha orchard, home to 1,600 durian trees, guests can explore the inner workings of the trees' growth and fruiting processes. Orchid worker Ahmad Safwan Fathi Zainuddin explains that different varieties, such as Musang King and Black Thorn, do not mature at the same time, with Musang King and Udang Merah typically falling earlier.
The orchard also features a grafted tree, with Kim Hong at the bottom and Musang King at the top, sharing the same root system and potentially producing larger fruit. Visitors can learn to identify different varieties, understand what affects fruit quality, and see how durian trees are cared for from flowering to fruit development.
Recreational activities like a mini zoo, archery, and ATV rides add to the experience, encouraging families to linger beyond the main durian season, which typically peaks from May to July.
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