Early season Dona durian prices high, Mekong Delta farmers excited

Due to the impact of unfavorable weather, this year's durian harvest in the Mekong Delta is 1-2 months later than the same period last year. Currently, some gardeners have begun to harvest the first fruit of the season in small quantities. Notably, the Dona durian variety is being purchased by traders at a price twice as high as other durian varieties. According to records, Dona durian grade 1 is purchased right at the garden at a price ranging from 85,000 - 90,000 VND/kg. This is the highest price to date. Meanwhile, grade 2 durian is only priced at about half that of grade 1. This price makes many farmers in the Mekong Delta excited and hopeful for a fruitful crop despite unfavorable weather. Dona durian is a Thai durian variety, when ripe it is bright green, pale and very shiny, with clearly visible grooves. Particularly outstanding with beautiful deep yellow rice, thick, dry rice, moderate sweet and fatty taste, not bitter or mushy. Thanks to this feature, Dona durian is ...