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Regional name

Si Sa Ket Volcanic

ทุเรียนภูเขาไฟศรีสะเกษ
Si Sa Ket Volcanic · "Volcanic-soil durian of Si Sa Ket, in Thailand's northeast."
Also written: Si Sa Ket volcanic durian · Lava durian · Sisaket durian · ทุเรียนภูเขาไฟ

A GI name, registered in 2018, for durian grown in the basalt volcanic soil of three districts in Si Sa Ket, in Thailand's northeast. It covers Monthong, Chanee and Kanyao. The mineral-rich soil is credited with a consistently deep-yellow, dry, fine flesh and a milder aroma than the same varieties grown in the south. The harvest is short, late May into June, and the fruit reaches premium markets in Bangkok.

Regional name

Si Sa Ket Volcanic is a protected-origin (GI) name, not a single variety. It covers Monthong หมอนทอง, Chanee ชะนี and Kanyao ก้านยาว grown in Si Sa Ket (Northeast Thailand). The profile below is a rough composite across them.

Beginner-friendlyMild aromaRare
Identify it
The tellA protected-origin (GI) name for Monthong, Chanee and Kanyao grown on old volcanic soil in Si Sa Ket. The fruit looks standard, so the giveaway is the GI or QR label.
Shape
Varies by variety
Size
Varies by variety
Thorns
Varies by variety
Flesh, cut
Deep yellow · dry and fine · firmer than southern fruit
Taste & texture
Sweetness4
Aroma / funk2
Creaminess3
Bitterness1
Fiber1

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

When it's good, by region
Si Sa Ket Volcanic season shifts with where it's grown
A tight single season, late May into early June with a short tail to July. No off-season crop.
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Si Sa Ket (Northeast Thailand)
PeakIn seasonEstimated
Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with weather.
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Monthong
หมอนทอง
Thailand's dominant commercial variety and the default beginner pick.
Chanee
ชะนี
The #2 commercial variety, softer, more buttery and more pungent than Monthong.
Kanyao
ก้านยาว
Thailand's prestige variety.
Overview

A GI name, registered in 2018, for durian grown in the basalt volcanic soil of three districts in Si Sa Ket, in Thailand's northeast. It covers Monthong, Chanee and Kanyao. The mineral-rich soil is credited with a consistently deep-yellow, dry, fine flesh and a milder aroma than the same varieties grown in the south. The harvest is short, late May into June, and the fruit reaches premium markets in Bangkok.

A tight single season, late May into early June with a short tail to July. No off-season crop. Grown in Si Sa Ket (Northeast Thailand). Rare to find.

A GI covering several varieties, so traits vary by which one you buy. The taste numbers are a rough composite, and the volcanic-soil flavour claim is the GI's own. Look for the GI or QR label.

Common questions
What does Si Sa Ket Volcanic durian taste like?

Si Sa Ket Volcanic is sweet and moderately creamy, with a mild aroma. A GI name, registered in 2018, for durian grown in the basalt volcanic soil of three districts in Si Sa Ket, in Thailand's northeast. It covers Monthong, Chanee and Kanyao. The mineral-rich soil is credited with a consistently deep-yellow, dry, fine flesh and a milder aroma than the same varieties grown in the south. The harvest is short, late May into June, and the fruit reaches premium markets in Bangkok.

Is Si Sa Ket Volcanic good for beginners?

Yes, Si Sa Ket Volcanic is one of the milder, more approachable Thai durians, which makes it a common first pick.

When is Si Sa Ket Volcanic durian in season?

A tight single season, late May into early June with a short tail to July. No off-season crop. It's grown in Si Sa Ket (Northeast Thailand). Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.

How do you identify Si Sa Ket Volcanic at the market?

A protected-origin (GI) name for Monthong, Chanee and Kanyao grown on old volcanic soil in Si Sa Ket. The fruit looks standard, so the giveaway is the GI or QR label.

Confidence: medium. Taste numbers are aggregated and subjective. Your own ratings refine them. Regional season windows are partly estimated; see the note above. A GI covering several varieties, so traits vary by which one you buy. The taste numbers are a rough composite, and the volcanic-soil flavour claim is the GI's own. Look for the GI or QR label.