When was Durian established?

Durian was established in the early years of the Republic of China.

There are different opinions about the origin of durian, and the place of origin is also uncertain. One says it originated in Malaysia, while others say it originated in Brunei. The popular saying in China is that the name "durian" is Zheng. and taken.

According to legend, during Zheng He’s third voyage to the West, he discovered a strange fruit on the coast. It was full of spikes and looked like a mace. It took too long to go to sea, and the team’s food requirements were not that great. Gao, Zheng He and the crew picked the fruit and cut it open with a knife. They tasted it and found that the fruit was fragrant and sweet. It was so delicious that they forgot about missing their hometown. After staying on the coast for three days, he ate it for three days and was reluctant to leave when he left. So Zheng He named the fruit "Durian", which means "to linger".

Durian first arrived in China during the voyage to Southeast Asia in the early years of the Republic of China. The saplings brought back by merchants from Southeast Asia were first planted in parts of Hainan and Yunnan. In this way, after nearly 500 years, durian has Finally landed in China.

With the rise of ocean trade and the development of science and the development of cold chain transportation technology in the 20th century, a large number of durians crossed the ocean and came to China, and gradually reached the homes of ordinary people, becoming A very common fruit. The mainland has also begun to plant in batches. Currently, there is a small amount of cultivation in Guangdong, Taiwan and Hainan. It is understood that durian has been successfully cultivated in Hainan Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden. It blooms from April to May and ripens from August to September, but the taste Not as good as imported ones. Other areas also have large-scale planting in Baoting, Hainan.