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Welcome to my channel, I am so pleased to walk through my orchard with you in this episode.
Here in Malaysia, the durian is revered not just as king of fruit, but as symbol of the balance between man and nature, a delicate dance that has been perfected over generations. Nestled in the lush tropical landscape, the durian orchard stands as a sanctuary of both nature and flavor. The durian trees spread their broad, dark green leaves, providing a cool, shaded canopy that shields the ground below from the intense tropical sun. The air is thick with the earthy scent of rich soil and the distinctive, potent aroma of ripening durians, a smell that aficionados find intoxicating and others find overwhelming.
The journey from flower to fruit in a durian orchard is a fascinating and intricate process, marked by several key stages that span several months.
FLOWERING
**1. Bud Formation:**
- It all begins with the formation of flower buds on the branches of the durian tree. This typically occurs at the onset of the dry season. Buds are small, green, and clustered tightly together.
**2. Flowering:**
- As the dry season progresses, the buds swell and eventually burst open, revealing clusters of small, cream-colored or pale yellow flowers. This usually happens in the late afternoon, and by nightfall, the flowers are fully open, releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators.
**3. Pollination:**
- Pollination is primarily done by bats, bees, and moths that are drawn to the flowers' nectar. These creatures transfer pollen from the male parts of one flower to the female parts of another, facilitating fertilization.
FRUIT DEVELOPMENT
**4. Fruit Set:**
- After successful pollination, the flowers begin to wilt and fall away, leaving behind tiny, green fruitlets. These are the nascent durians that will grow and mature over the coming months.
**5. Growth Phase:**
- The fruitlets grow steadily, developing their characteristic spiky exteriors. During this phase, the fruits increase significantly in size, nourished by the tree through its extensive root system. This growth period can last from 90 to 150 days, depending on the variety and environmental conditions.
**6. Maturation:**
- As the durians mature, their green husks start to harden, and the spikes become more pronounced. Inside, the flesh transforms from a firm texture to a rich, creamy consistency, and the aroma intensifies.
HARVESTING
**7. Harvest:**
- Once the fruit is ripen, it will fall on to the ground. As the heavy fruits can easily be damaged if they fall to the ground. Netting would be set up below the tree to catch the fruit. During the harvest season, the orchard comes alive with activity, as workers carefully collect the heavy fruits, their thorny husks hiding the creamy, custard-like flesh within.
Overall Cycle
The entire cycle from flower to fruit can take around 4-6 months, but this can vary based on factors such as climate, soil conditions, and tree health. The careful balance of these elements ensures a bountiful harvest, making the durian orchard a place of continuous, dynamic growth and transformation.
I would like to come out with a series on durian fruit and the orchard, my sanctuary. What’s your view on this? Please share your view with me at the comment box ya.
欢迎来到我的频道，我很高兴在本期节目中与您一起走过我的果园
在马来西亚，榴莲不仅被尊为水果之王，还被尊为人与自然平衡的象征，这种微妙的平衡是经过几代人精心打造的。榴莲园坐落在郁郁葱葱的热带景观中，是自然与风味的避难所。榴莲树伸展着宽阔的深绿色叶子，形成了一个凉爽的树冠，为下面的地面遮挡强烈的热带阳光。空气中弥漫着肥沃土壤的泥土气味和成熟榴莲独特而浓郁的香气，这种气味让榴莲爱好者陶醉，而其他人则觉得难以抗拒。
榴莲园从开花到结果的过程是一个迷人而复杂的过程，有几个关键阶段，持续数月。
开花
**1. 花蕾形成：**
- 一切都始于榴莲树枝上花蕾的形成。这通常发生在旱季开始时。花蕾很小，呈绿色，紧密地聚集在一起。
**2. 开花：**
- 随着旱季的推进，花蕾膨胀并最终爆裂，露出一簇簇小巧的奶油色或淡黄色花朵。这通常发生在下午晚些时候，到了夜幕降临时，花朵完全开放，散发出吸引传粉者的甜美香气。
**3. 授粉：**
- 授粉主要由被花蜜吸引的蝙蝠、蜜蜂和飞蛾完成。这些生物将花粉从一朵花的雄性部分转移到另一朵花的雌性部分，促进受精。
果实发育
**4. 坐果：**
- 授粉成功后，花朵开始枯萎并脱落，留下细小的绿色小果实。这些是新生的榴莲，将在接下来的几个月内生长成熟。
**5. 生长阶段：**
- 小果实稳步生长，形成其特有的尖刺状外观。在此阶段，果实尺寸显著增大，树木通过其广泛的根系为其提供营养。根据品种和环境条件，此生长期可持续 90 至 150 天。
**6. 成熟：**
- 随着榴莲的成熟，其绿色果壳开始变硬，尖刺变得更加明显。内部，果肉从坚硬的质地转变为浓郁的奶油状稠度，香气也更加浓郁。
采摘
**7. 采摘：**
- 榴莲成熟后会掉落到地上。因为重的榴莲掉落到地上很容易损坏。我们会在树下架设网来接住榴莲。在采摘季节，果园里一片繁忙，工人们小心翼翼地收集榴莲，它们多刺的果壳里隐藏着奶油般、奶油状的果肉。
整体周期
从开花到结果的整个周期大约需要 4-6 个月，但这可能会因气候、土壤条件和树木健康状况等因素而有所不同。这些因素之间的精心平衡确保了丰收，使榴莲园成为一个持续、动态生长和转变的地方。
我想推出一系列关于榴莲和果园（我的灵魂避难所）的视频。你对此有什么看法？请在评论框中与我分享你的看法哦。