Yasothon Two father and son from Yasothon. Stop growing rubber trees. Turned to growing durian Neighbors called him crazy. After 5 years, they were amazed because the durian trees were full of fruit. Generate income of several hundred thousand baht per year Monthong Durian Garden On an area of over 7 rai at Ban Don Hee, Sawat Subdistrict, Loeng Nok Tha District, Yasothon Province, there are 115 durian trees, almost every one of them bearing fruit. Most of the villagers here are rice farmers and rubber plantations, but a father and son cut down rubber trees. Turned to growing Monthong durian They began experimenting with planting them in 2015 and began seriously planting them in 2017, taking care of them until the durian trees they planted grew. I've been growing fruit for 2 years now. In the beginning it didn't produce much. But when entering the 3rd year, almost every tree has fruit. It is considered the only durian orchard in Yasothon Province that has been successful. Besides durian Within the garden, m angosteen, rambutan, and bananas are also planted, along with durian trees. To be able to harvest other types of crops and sell them in rotation while waiting for the durian production to come out. Mr. Anuchai Netawong, 33 years old, owner of a durian orchard, said that when he first decided to grow durian, The villagers accused him and his father of being crazy. This is because rubber was originally planted in this area. But he and his father cut down the rubber trees and planted lemons instead. Later, he went to buy durian plants from the eastern region. In order to sell the plants, but they couldn't sell them, so they decided to experiment with interplanting 9 plants in a lemon orchard in 2015. It appeared that they could be planted and grew well. Later, in 2017, they began seriously planting a total of 115 plants, taking care of them with great care. good Until the durian trees that were planted grew beautifully. It started producing harvests 2 years ago, but the production was not much. Until this year, the durian yield is approximately 70% fruitful. It is expected that this year durians will be sold for at least 300,000 baht, compared to 50,000 baht two years ago. Importantly, durians here are grown on sandy soil. Makes the meat dry and crispy, sweet and smells not pungent because the villagers accused him of calling him crazy. Now there are people who hire themselves and their father to take care of growing durian for them. As for the price of durian in front of the garden The price is set at 200 baht per kilogram according to the grade of durian. And prepare the garden for those interested to visit and buy durian at the end of May. If anyone is interested, you can follow them on their Facebook page. Muang Loeng Durian Garden Or ask for more information at 081-0691871. Source: Thai News Agency