@tae_adison09 (TikTok)
On 31 January, Tae Adison from Thailand posted a TikTok video of how he harvests durian. His video has since amassed over 2.1 million views.
This is definitely one job that leaves no room for mistakes.
To give the ‘durian catcher’ space, the collector is seen taking a step back each time a durian falls.
According to several websites, this practice is used mostly in Thailand but not so much in Malaysia, Indonesia, or the Philippines.
Durian usually mature and are allowed to drop to the ground naturally before being collected by local farmers. This method apparently gives a “better quality” to the fruit taste. However, the fruit storage life is shorter, which can be an issue if they are being delivered to distant areas.
On the other hand, in Thailand, they often cut the stems of the mature fruit on the tree itself, allowing it to ripen over time.