DES 806 Durian: Fruit and Tree Characteristics
DES 806 is a registered durian variety. The Philippine Seed Board approved it in 1992. Romy Francisco bred it.
Compare it with the others in our durian variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Land preparation for fruit trees.
Key facts about DES 806 durian
| Trait | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Registration | Philippine Seed Board |
| Year approved | 1992 |
| Breeder or owner | Romy Francisco |
| Tree growth habit | Spreading |
| Fruit weight (g) | 2500 |
| Fruit length (cm) | 21.96 |
| Fruit width (cm) | 17.44 |
| Fruit shape | Ellipsoidal |
| Skin color | Green |
| Flesh color | Yellow |
| Flesh texture | Smooth and Firm |
| Flesh aroma | Mild |
| Flesh edible portion (percent) | 24.73 |
| Seed weight (g) | 409.66 |
| Seed length (cm) | 4.41 |
When does it bear, and how much?
A registered tree variety is described from its mother tree, not from trial plots. A grafted or marcotted tree bears years sooner than one grown from seed, and its yield climbs as the tree grows.
anee.io keeps the records of each block of trees, from fertilizer to harvest, with the growth stages and weather beside them.
Is it resistant to pests and diseases?
No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.
The pests and diseases that hit durian fields most often: mealybug. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.
What the fruit is like
A fruit of DES 806 weighs about 2500 grams, and its shape is ellipsoidal. The flesh is yellow and smooth and firm. The edible part is 24.73 percent of the fruit.
Where and when to plant DES 806 durian
Davao growers plant named clones such as Puyat and Arancillo for their thick, creamy flesh and small seeds. Plant grafted trees of a known clone, and mix clones for better fruit set. A registered tree variety is a selection from one proven mother tree, and only grafted, budded or marcotted plants carry its traits. A seedling grown from its seed can turn out quite different. So buy from a nursery accredited by the Bureau of Plant Industry, and ask which mother tree the scions came from. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Pagtatanim ng puno.
Before you buy planting material
- Buy grafted or budded plants from an accredited nursery, with the variety name on the tag.
- Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
- Plant a few trees first if the variety is new to your area, before you fill the whole farm.
- Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.
Start freeDurian varieties like this one
These are the closest matches among the durian varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.
- Chanee: 1991
- Arancillo: 1995
- GD 69: 1995
- Alcon Fancy: 1997
Where can I buy planting material of DES 806?
See how DES 806 will do on your farm
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