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When is ginger in season in Japan?

Ginger is in season in Japan from September to February. Peak season runs from October to January.

Shoulder season: Ginger

in Japan during September

Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Genus:
Zingiber
Scientific name:
Zingiber officinale

This root or tuber has a firm texture and a mild, earthy flavour. Roast, boil or simmer it in soups and stews.

January — Peak seasonJanFebruary — Partial / shoulder seasonFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🫚≈

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

No commercial growing on record in Japan, but the local climate allows it in gardens and smallholdings.

Personal growing

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Japan for ginger: one.

In season

October – January

Partially in season

FebruarySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season
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