Durian is a popular
fruit for Southeast Asian people and is recognized as the “King of Fruits”. In
Cambodia, the provinces of Kampot and Kampong Cham are the main places for
growing durian due to climate and soil condition. Kampot durian is very famous
and among the most popular fruits in Cambodia due to its natural smell and flavor.
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Production: Cultivation area is 750 ha with 100 trees/ha and
one tree bearing 30 to 50 fruits. One fruit has a weight of 2 to 8 kg.
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Producers: 1,237 families mostly located in Teuk Chhou
district and Kampot city
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Market: Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk province and export to
Vietnam
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Harvest season: May to late July
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