Khiao Tam Lueng
A rare eastern Thai heirloom, a native landrace documented for well over a century and mentioned in an 1884 poem. The flesh is yellow, smooth and fine, eating sweet and rich with a light bitter finish. Appearance details like fruit weight and rind colour are not well documented, and you will rarely see it labelled at a stall, so it is one for variety hunters.
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A rare eastern Thai heirloom, a native landrace documented for well over a century and mentioned in an 1884 poem. The flesh is yellow, smooth and fine, eating sweet and rich with a light bitter finish. Appearance details like fruit weight and rind colour are not well documented, and you will rarely see it labelled at a stall, so it is one for variety hunters.
An eastern heirloom from Chanthaburi and Rayong. No cultivar-specific window exists, so the months below are inferred from the eastern season, roughly May and June. Grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong. Hunt for it to find.
Identity and region are well-corroborated, but this is an obscure heirloom with little documentation. Taste numbers and season months are estimates, and some appearance details (weight, rind and thorn colour) are unknown. Confirm with the seller.
What does Khiao Tam Lueng durian taste like?
Khiao Tam Lueng is sweet and creamy and custard-soft, with a moderate aroma, and a slight bitter note. A rare eastern Thai heirloom, a native landrace documented for well over a century and mentioned in an 1884 poem. The flesh is yellow, smooth and fine, eating sweet and rich with a light bitter finish. Appearance details like fruit weight and rind colour are not well documented, and you will rarely see it labelled at a stall, so it is one for variety hunters.
Is Khiao Tam Lueng good for beginners?
Yes, Khiao Tam Lueng is one of the milder, more approachable Thai durians, which makes it a common first pick.
When is Khiao Tam Lueng durian in season?
An eastern heirloom from Chanthaburi and Rayong. No cultivar-specific window exists, so the months below are inferred from the eastern season, roughly May and June. It's grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong. Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.
How do you identify Khiao Tam Lueng at the market?
Thorns that hook inward toward the rind, especially around the stem end, instead of standing straight, on a round-oval fruit with blunt ends.