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FruitSouth Africa

When are lemons in season in South Africa?

Lemons are in season in South Africa from May to September. Peak season runs from June to August.

This citrus fruit is juicy and fragrant, with a lively sweet-tart flavour. Eat the segments fresh or use the juice and zest in drinks and cooking.

Fruit

Shoulder season: Lemon

in South Africa during September

Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Citrus
Scientific name:
Citrus × limon
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMay — Partial / shoulder seasonMayJune — Peak seasonJunJuly — Peak seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctoberOctNovemberNovDecemberDec🍋

Country season

South Africa — Southern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is spring.

spring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in South Africa for lemons: one.

In season

June – August

Partially in season

MaySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season