Look at the old mud!

Looking at the "very old" is ready to be collected, it can be easily observed from the external appearance:

Skin scraping test: The most accurate method is to gently nudge the skin. If the skin is brown or yellow-orange, it is old, but if it is green, it is still soft.

Note the skin tone and the mass: the skin of the old mud changes from a tawny green to a darker brown, and the "mass" (brown powder that coats the skin) easily peels off when rubbed by the hands.

Result stem: The stem will start to dry and become smaller. If it comes out, there is very little or no white rubber outflow, it is precocious and ready to curing.

Duration: Normally, each mud lasts about 7-8 months. After blooming, it begins to age, ready to harvest.

Size and Shape: The effect is fully large by species, such as Malay Shuttle Talbots, ellipses and smoother skin when old.

Caution: Most of the plants are "uncooked" immediately. You have to wash the rubber and continue for 2-3 days until the meat is soft and fragrant.