The 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Durian
The 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces
Producing Durian- Durian is one of edible fruits
with its uniqueness. Many people from East-Asia familiar with these fruits and
they love with the taste. Taxonomically, durian can be included in Kingdom: Plantae;
Order: Malvales; Family: Malvaceae; Subfamily: Helicteroideae; Tribe:
Durioneae; Genus: Durio; Species: Durio zibethinus.
Durian is a seasonal tropical fruit from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia). On the characteristics of fruits, the ripe durian fruit has its unique taste, aroma. Physically, this fruit is covered by spine.
There are dozens of durians that are
recognized for their superiority in Indonesia. Kinds of Indonesia durian
varieties are abundant with different taste. In Indonesia, Since the flowering
time to ripening Fruits of Durian, it takes 5 Months more or less. The
Flowering time begins in the late of rainy season, around February to March.
But in Indonesia, the harvesting time has varied from one location to the
others. In Medan, North Sumatra dan Aceh, the harvesting time began in July to
August, meanwhile, Jawa Tengah (central Java) dan Jawa Timur (East Java) usually
has harvesting period in February to March.
In terms of geographical plantation region, durian plantation has spread over in all areas of province with different cultivars and taste. Statistically, in 2020, according to BPS-Statistic of Indonesia, the production of Durian in Indonesia reaches 1.13 million Tons with the main area of durian plantation have spread over in the several provinces in Indonesia. In this country, durian is produced mostly by the small-scale farmers and the role of farmers has indispensable in Durian Productions.
Here are 10 Largest Province of Indonesia with
Durian Production where you can find the abundant of durian fruits when the
harvesting time has come. The data is obtained by BPS-Statistic Indonesia in
2020. The Statistic Institution of Indonesian Government.
Table Rank of 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Durian in 2020
|
Rank |
Province |
Production of Durian in 2020 |
|
(Tons) |
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|
1 |
JAWA TIMUR / East Java |
275.795 |
|
2 |
JAWA TENGAH / Central Java |
138.100 |
|
3 |
SUMATERA BARAT / West Sumatra |
131.430 |
|
4 |
SULAWESI SELATAN / South Sumatra |
73.910 |
|
5 |
JAWA BARAT / West Java |
73.017 |
|
6 |
BANTEN / Banten |
32.488 |
|
7 |
SUMATERA SELATAN / South Sumatra |
30.334 |
|
8 |
ACEH / Aceh |
28.018 |
|
9 |
BALI / Bali |
26.479 |
|
10 |
MALUKU / Maluku |
21.974 |
|
Source : BPS-Statistics Indonesia, 2020 |
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Brief Description of 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Durian
1.Jawa Timur / East Java
Jawa Timur becomes the largest province in
Indonesia as durian Production. The production of this province in 2020 reach 275,795
tons. In this province of Indonesia, Jawa timur has several kind of durians i.e.,
Durian Merah from Banyuwangi, Durian Kembang in Lumajang, Durian Rindu in
Trenggalek, Durian Kawuk Kabupaten Madiun, and Durian Mrico and Lurik from
Mojokerto. In this province also, there are place that some tourist can
hunt Jawa Timur durian. You can visit Agrowisata Bhakti Alam in Pasuruan, Desa
Wisata Durensari in Trenggalek, Kampung Durian Songgon in Banyuwangi, and Kebun
Durian Wagir in Malang.
2.Jawa Tengah / Central Java
Jawa Tengah or Central Java is the second
biggest production in Indonesia. In 2020, the production of Durian from this
province reaches 138,100 tons. In this province, there are species of durian
i.e., Durian Bawor from Banyumas, Durian Candimulyo from Magelang, Durian
Mimang from Banjarnegara, Durian Lolong from Pekalongan, and Durian Brongkol
from Semarang.
3. Sumatera Barat / West Sumatra
Sumatra Barat/ West Sumatera is the third
biggest production durian in Indonesia. In 2020, the production of Durian reaches
131,430 tons. Statistically, there are nine regencies/cities in West Sumatra
namely as durian producers, Padang Pariaman, Pesisir Selatan, Agam, Tanah
Datar, Dhamasraya, Solok Regency, South Solok, Pasaman and Solok City. Some of
durian cultivars from Sumatera Barat are durian Solsel Tepi Lubang, Durian Bulek, and Durian Kunyit.
4. Sulawesi Selatan / South Sulawesi
Sulawesi Selatan or South Sulawesi is the fourth
biggest of durian producer in Indonesia. In 2020, the production of durian reaches
73,910 tons. In this province there are several areas of durian production. These
areas are Enrekang, Binuang (Pinrang - Polewali Mandar), Sidrap, and Luwu.
5.Jawa Barat / West Java
Jawa Barat are the next biggest of durian
producers in Indonesia. In 2020, the production of durian from pasundan land
around 73,017 tons. In this province, there are some famous durians. Some of them are Matahari comes from
Cimanggu, durian bokor from Majalengka dan durian ajimah from Ciomas.
6.Banten
Banten is another province in Java Island that
has biggest production of Durian. In 2020, the production of durian from Banten
reach 32,488 tons. Some of durian from Banten are Si Tembaga, Si Wong,
Ketanjaya, Si Fajar and the other durian cultivars.
7. Sumatera Selatan / South Sumatra
Sumatera Selatan is one of the biggest
producers of Durian from Sumatera Island. In 2020, the production of Durian
from this province reaches 30,334 tons. Some of famous durian from this
province are Durian Tembaga from Empat Lawang regency,
Durian Bantal Mas from Lahat regency, dan Durian Hutan from Musi
Banyuasin Regency.
8. Aceh
Aceh is the biggest one from Sumatera with
production of Durian reach 28,018 tons. durian
leupung are one of the famous durians from Aceh
9. Bali
Bali are the ninth biggest durian
producers. The production of durian in 2020 reach 26,479 tons. Georaphically
there are some regions of Durian cultivation area in Bali. These areas are Pupuan village, Tabanan Regency.
10. Maluku
Maluku is the 10th biggest
producers of durian in Indonesia. The production of Durian reaches 21,974 tons.
One of durian from Maluku is durian soya comes from Ambon Maluku.
The Summary of 10 Indonesia's Largest Provinces Producing Durian
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