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Kradum

กระดุม
Kradum · “Button”
Also written: Gradum · Kradoom · Kradum Thong · Gradum-tong

An early-season variety valued mostly for arriving first: mild and sweet, with no strong aroma. Short maturity window of about 90–100 days after flowering.

Beginner-friendlyMild aromaCommon
Identify it
The tellSmall and early, often the first durian to hit the market each season.
Shape
Small · rounded
Size
1–2.5 kg · small
Thorns
Small, fairly fine
Flesh, cut
Pale yellow · thinner
Taste & texture
Sweetness4
Aroma / funk2
Creaminess3
Bitterness1
Fiber2

Typical profile: aggregated and subjective, not a spec. Your own ratings refine it.

When it's good, by region
Kradum season shifts with where it's grown
Early season, roughly March–May; first to market.
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Eastern Thailand
PeakIn seasonEstimated
Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with weather. Hatched rows are best-estimate; refine them from your own logs.
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Overview

An early-season variety valued mostly for arriving first: mild and sweet, with no strong aroma. Short maturity window of about 90–100 days after flowering.

Early season, roughly March–May; first to market. Grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong, Trat. Common to find.

Trait detail (flesh/thorns) is thinner-sourced than ID/season. Confirm taste against your own.

Common questions
What does Kradum durian taste like?

Kradum is sweet and moderately creamy, with a mild aroma. An early-season variety valued mostly for arriving first: mild and sweet, with no strong aroma. Short maturity window of about 90–100 days after flowering.

Is Kradum good for beginners?

Yes, Kradum is one of the milder, more approachable Thai durians, which makes it a common first pick.

When is Kradum durian in season?

Early season, roughly March–May; first to market. It's grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong, Trat. Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.

How do you identify Kradum at the market?

Small and early, often the first durian to hit the market each season.

Confidence: medium. Taste numbers are aggregated and subjective. Your own ratings refine them. Regional season windows are partly estimated; see the note above. Trait detail (flesh/thorns) is thinner-sourced than ID/season. Confirm taste against your own.