When is duku and langsat season in Singapore?

Malaysia: Jun–Aug; Indonesia: Dec–Mar; Thailand: Aug–Oct. Fresh-crop months by origin.

How do I pick a ripe duku and langsat?

Skin: Light yellow-brown, firm and unblemished. Feel: Firm, not soft or squashy. Avoid: Dark spots and broken skins that ooze sap.

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Duku and langsat in October (this month)

This origin is in fresh-crop season.

MalaysiaIndonesiaThailand

Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping

Fresh crop now (1)

ThailandNarathiwat, Uttaradit

Fresh crop

Longkong

New crop, harvest 2 months in

Aug–Oct.

Skip this month (2)

MalaysiaPahang, Terengganu

Off season

Duku, langsat, dokong

Not shipping now

Main crop Jun–Aug, often alongside durian season.

IndonesiaSouth Sumatra (Palembang)

Off season

Duku Palembang

Not shipping now

Dec–Mar. Palembang duku is famously sweet.

KeepCounter

Lasts3–4 days

They darken quickly in the fridge, so keep at room temperature and eat soon.

Buying tips (2)

Duku, langsat and longkong are close cousins: duku has the thickest skin and fewest seeds.
The bitter seed should not be bitten. Peel and suck the segments off it.

When is duku and langsat season in Singapore?: Malaysia: Jun–Aug; Indonesia: Dec–Mar; Thailand: Aug–Oct. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's duku and langsat is best in October?: Look for Thailand.
How do I pick a ripe duku and langsat?: Skin: Light yellow-brown, firm and unblemished. Feel: Firm, not soft or squashy. Avoid: Dark spots and broken skins that ooze sap.
How should I store duku and langsat?: Counter. Lasts 3–4 days. They darken quickly in the fridge, so keep at room temperature and eat soon.