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When are eggplants in season in India?

Eggplants are in season in India from November to September. Peak season runs from May to August and from December to March.

This versatile vegetable has a fresh flavour and becomes tender when cooked. Use it in salads, soups, stews or stir-fries.

Vegetable

Shoulder season: Eggplant

in India during September

Order:
Solanales
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Solanum
Scientific name:
Solanum melongena
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Country season

India — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in India, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in India for eggplants: two.

In season

May – AugustDecember – March

Partially in season

AprilSeptemberNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season