Koh Phangan Durian Orchards

[Durianwriter]

I am trying to locate some durian orchards on Koh Phangan. I've heard there are some near Khao Ra mountain, as well as a few near Phaeng Waterfall and a lot on the road from Ban Tai to Thong Tapan Noi. Anybody know about these or seen some durian trees on Koh Phangan? Thanks!

[angiud]

Go along the road to Than Praphat Waterfall.

See here

Durian Fruits - ทุเรียน

But now they collect already

[AngThong]

Where might they sell them, Antonio? I've not had any in over a month, the abstinence is getting the better of me.

I don't plan to drive to Than Praphat anytime soon, not on my scooter and definitely not in this weather. Renting a proper bike would be a bit excessive cost-wise.

Edited November 20, 2013 by AngThong

[angiud]

I don't know. I'm not so much a durian lover... You could try in Thong Sala at the Coop Organic shop or at the local market.

[carmine]

Just let your taste buds sniff out the worst pen and ink known to man and you'll doubtless find you durian

[Durianwriter]

Where is the Coop Organic Shop located? A google search just picks up this thread...

[angiud]

[AngThong]

A kingdom for the divine scent of a ripe Khadum Thong...! (And an empire for the fruit itself )

No king of fruits in Thong Sala for now. I'll probably rent a dirt bike one less rainy day & drive around in those parts looking for "dulian"

Edited November 21, 2013 by AngThong

[angiud]

At the end of October the durian orchards were already empty...

[AngThong]

At the end of October the durian orchards were already empty...

But that's a different season, the aug/sept (oct) season. We're now heading into the dec/jan season.

[Jose]

I've heard there are some near Khao Ra mountain,

Be careful... not the only thing that grows in them thar hills...

[Durianwriter]

What else grows in them thar hills?

[samuijimmy]

What else grows in them thar hills?

Umm errr... coconuts and ummm .... Mangoes.....Bananas, errr .... what else could grow up there... ? The imagination boggles....

There is a hydroponic place up in thar hills too, but for stuff like lettuce..... I think..... it's not easy to get too though.... ...

....Perhaps ask a beach peddler...

[AngThong]

What else grows in them thar hills?

I have a hunch that whatever the BiBs in disguise in Had Salat were purveying came from thereabouts

Ah'll have to haul my sad arse up that hill one of these days. Check out the flora & fungi for myself

Edited November 21, 2013 by AngThong