>Hi Paleophiles,
>
>Well, I bought another fresh durian, this time at $ 3.99/lb Canadian. It
>has been sitting in my  en suite bathroom since Saturday. It cracked today
>but I don't think it is ready. It smells luscious! (to me only) Shall I try
>to ripen it longer or eat it even tho' it seems kind of hardish inside?
>Would it split open before it is ripe?

the flesh should be soft . by tomorrow t should be ready if it craked open.
I am surprise of the price it is cheaper than usual ( rather close to 6
$)where did you get it ?

>Any suggestions?

send me half i will tell you if it is ripe! ( just joking)
jean-claude