1.* Features of Banyuwangi Red Durian
In terms of taste, Banyuwangi red durian has a fragrant aroma and good taste. Indeed, the size of the Banyuwangi red durian is relatively small compared to the general durian, ie the maximum weight is only 2 kg. But even though small, red durian meat is thicker and softer because the seeds are also smaller than the general durian. the delicacy of durian red turns out to be related to the geographical state of Banyuwangi which is ideal for the development of durian fruit.
2.* Banyuwangi Red Durian Variestas
In Banyuwangi there are a variety of red durian variants. From the results of the inventory by the Durian Red Research and Development Center, found at least 62 variants, but only 32 variants have been published. Of the 32 variants that can be consumed only 25 species. The rest feels a little bitter and the meat is very thin.
3.* Durian Red Harvesting Period
Banyuwangi red durian harvest usually takes place in March, April and May, and the peak takes place in April. In addition, lovers of red durian must be patient waiting for the next harvest period.
Along with the harvest of the red durian fruit in the vicinity of April, the Banyuwangi Regency Government will promote massively in the agro expo events at the Local Fruit Festival. At this annual event, visitors are allowed to eat as much as red durian. Besides that, red durian will be sold and mass exhibited in large quantities.
4.* Limited amount
Banyuwangi red durian fruit is indeed limited in number. Understandably, there are currently only 200 durian trees that are ready to produce, producing only 20 thousand durians. Or on average, each durian tree produces 100 red durian fruits at each harvest.
Today, lovers of red durian must be patient for a few more years, waiting for 15 thousand red durian seeds to be planted by the Banyuwangi Regency Government to be harvested. At that time, at least 1.5 million of Banyuwangi red durian will be produced at each harvest, ready to spoil the taste of red durian fans.
5.* The price is special
Banyuwangi red durian prices are indeed special, including expensive for durian sizes in Indonesia in general. But this special price is indeed in accordance with its special taste. You will not believe without trying it yourself. To enjoy the delicacy of Banyuwangi red durian, you must be willing to spend Rp 150-250 thousand / fruit, depending on the weight.
The high price can be due to the limited number of red durian populations in Banyuwangi, while the fans are growing more and more. Maybe when Banyuwangi's red durian production will be more and more able to meet the desires of its connoisseurs, the price can be more corrected.