A series of registered durian hybrids bred at the Chanthaburi Horticultural Research Station by Dr. Songpol Somsri (the program began in 1979), crossing the classic varieties into distinct numbered ones, No. 1 through No. 10. Unlike the heritage durians, which were found in the wild, these were engineered for consistent, marketable traits like very low aroma, early ripening and dense flesh. Released to growers in 2006.
Bred to barely smell, often sold as the 'odorless durian.'
Sweet and rich with very low aroma and fine flesh that holds its texture. The 'airline-friendly' pick of the series.
The smallest of the series, often under 2 kg, with deep orange-gold sticky flesh.
Small fruit with intensely sweet, deep-gold, sticky-fine flesh and mild aroma. Bred for export and the earliest of the series to ripen.
Round with an unusually long stem; dense Kanyao-like flesh with a Chanee bitter edge.
Many tasters' favourite of the series. Dense and creamy like Kanyao but with Chanee's gentle bitterness and a moderate aroma. A heavy, reliable bearer.
A series of registered durian hybrids bred at the Chanthaburi Horticultural Research Station by Dr. Songpol Somsri (the program began in 1979), crossing the classic varieties into distinct numbered ones, No. 1 through No. 10. Unlike the heritage durians, which were found in the wild, these were engineered for consistent, marketable traits like very low aroma, early ripening and dense flesh. Released to growers in 2006.
Eastern season; the series was bred for early, short maturity windows. Grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong. Uncommon to find.
Identity and member traits are from the official DOA registration. Not all ten are widely planted; confirm the specific number with the seller.
A series of registered durian hybrids bred at the Chanthaburi Horticultural Research Station by Dr. Songpol Somsri (the program began in 1979), crossing the classic varieties into distinct numbered ones, No. 1 through No. 10. Unlike the heritage durians, which were found in the wild, these were engineered for consistent, marketable traits like very low aroma, early ripening and dense flesh. Released to growers in 2006.
The ones documented here are Chanthaburi No. 1 (Chanee × Monthong), Chanthaburi No. 2 (Chanee × Puangmanee), Chanthaburi No. 3 (Kanyao × Chanee). Each is distinct in size, season, and flavour, so confirm which one with the seller.
Chanthaburi No. 1. Bred to barely smell, often sold as the 'odorless durian.'
Eastern season; the series was bred for early, short maturity windows. Grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong. Windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.