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Rollinia deliciosa (biriba) seeds from tradewindsfruit and one more source but I don't remember the address.I tried to germinate the seeds from different sources without success! Is the source of the seeds the problem or the way of germination?
Which seed and which source?
Kay,Hi Nullzero
You show interest in breeding for cactus fruits? I have a good collection of Opuntia sp. and other cactus fruits now. Some of the stuff I am growing (I mainly collect cacti with tasty edible fruit);
Cereus fernambucensis
Cereus peruvianus monstrose
Cereus peruvianus monstrose x Cereus aethiops (F1)
Cereus repandus
Cipocereus bradei
Corryocactus brevistylus
Echinocereus stramineus
Maihuenia poeppigii
Opuntia ficus-indica
Opuntia joconostle
Opuntia stricta
Opuntia subarmata
Opuntia tomentosa
Peniocereus striatus
Pereskia grandifolia
Pereskia bleo
Polaskia chichipe
Stenocereus griseus
Stenocereus gummosus
Stenocereus stellatus
Trichocereus validus
Most of the cacti listed above produce reported tasty fruit ranging from grape size to apple size. I want to get into breeding cactus fruits, I know a lot of them will hybrid easily with species under a genus. Some examples like Opuntia and Cereus. Now the question is what to focus on... I like Dragon Fruit, but I feel it has a lot of attention already. Some of the overlooked cacti have a lot of potential for enhancements in breeding.
I am very hungry after seeing the pictures!great photos!
thanks for sharing.
the pulp looks so firm? How is the texture and taste??
The texture is soft like zibethinus and it taste good....yum..yum
There aren't too many durian fanatics on this mangophile forum yet. But i can tell you that durian fanatics are by far the most fanatical of all fruit junkies. Don't stand in their way, or they will run you over. They really take it to an extreme. I know many travel thousands of miles only to get their durian dose. Some even immigrate to other countries just so they can have a cheap and available fix at all times. It's a serious serious addiction! Worse than drugs!!!I am thinking how long have to wait to get my next durian?
Personally i like to practice "moderation" in all things, so don't consider myself a fanatic....except when it comes to lychees! They're my Achille's weak point.I guess we all have our little weaknesses.
Pick only ripe durians as per scientific analysisThank you very much. Very informative your links.: http://bashanfoundation.org/shela/shelaripening.pdf
Another one: http://www.rijndejonge.nl/images/voeding/92dagen/92/Durian.pdf
The best: http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Content/File/p/Fruit/Durian.pdf
I have this book: http://www.amazon.com/Riches-Rain-Forest-Introduction-Indonesian/dp/0195889894
Do you want me electronically send you 5 pages about durians?
8 durions fruited ( yes , in the past form ) a little further north ( 2 hours driving ) of Puerto Vallarta at sea-level close to San Blas , the land was sold and the new owners cut them down , afraid the falling fruit would hurt their children....That's a crime!
This is the list of durian varieties I learned of when I was durian hunting in Cambodia. The spelling on all of them is made up and probably wrong. I need to contact an Ag official and see if I can get the right spelling.DW thanks for the list. Can you recognize the durian variety in the pictures?
Kulkat (supposedly the best), Sidongkat, Jewhut, Nungoi, Lychee, Angsiem and Chanee
If you think one day to expand this contest outside the US (maybe until zone 10a/b) I am in. 
HAHAHA
Wowy I got 10 out of 11 on my last cempedak graft session, though I am grafting a different cempedak now, a red/orange fleshed variety. Im not really sure why I got nearly 100% success rate with this one, except maybe being more careful when placing the scion to match the rootstocks cambium. I find the best rootstock are roughly 3 weeks after germination, about when they have 3 leaves and the base of the stem (epicotyl) is turning woody and hard, not pliable anymore. You dont want it to be rubbery as the stem and scion can be crushed by the grafting tape. The scion should be green and woody where you make the cleft cut.
Ive also found that its ok to just line up one side of the cambium. Some of my scions have been a tiny bit smaller than the rootstock, so I just match one side of the cambium and wrap it tight. Maybe it takes longer to create a full union.
None of my approach grafts succeeded, but I didnt put too much effort into keep the plants watered while in the tree, so some perished before any graft could heal.
. Your expirience is valuable.
Hi Roboto,Steven, I thought the same because they are of the same genus. The success rate must be dependet on grafting skills of nurseryman
Them grafts are looking great! Good work
I reckon marang will not object being grafted on them Jacks. It should work just fine
Nature is great at taking care of these situations, not to worry.Ι agree!
Maybe this way : Upside down
My Thai wife cannot read it.....so i guess it will be a surprise when your tree's have fruits.
Thanks for the tips.1) Practice grafting before you get the scions. Durians are difficult to graft. Easiest is approach graft, but cleft graft will also work.I've heard that durian scions only last 2-3 days. So unless you are bringing them back in person it's a waste of time and money to mail them internationally. If you know what you're doing you can get close to 100% take on durians with cleft graft. I saw it in Thailand with a master durian grafter. He told me some of his tricks for success: it's best to do the grafting in the evening. He also used a plastic tent over all the grafted plants to increase humidity levels. It's true that many people use approach graft, but i think it's because they haven't perfected their technique. If you look in nurseries in Thailand all the durians are cleft grafted.Some ideas how to obtain durian scions without to worry about the viability? The source exists.
2) Keep the transit time as short as possible. Best is if you hand carry the scions back with you.
3) I've heard that scion wood from immature tree works better than full grown tree. I don't know if it's true but suspect it is true as the source as an experienced grafter.
4) Do the grafting in the evening.
5) Keep the grafted plants tented with plastic to increase humidity. Put a few holes in top of plastic for some air ventilation.
Good luck. Let us know how it works out.
Hi Mike,If not I have an open bussines with the seller!
I know, I know...It's Maha Chanok and Okrung :-) Just kidding
