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When are lima beans in season in Benin?

Lima beans are in season in Benin from July to November. Peak season runs from August to October.

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

Vegetable

Peak season: Lima Beans

in Benin during September

Order:
Fabales
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Phaseolus
Scientific name:
Phaseolus lunatus
JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Partial / shoulder seasonNovDecemberDec🫘

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially in Benin on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Benin for lima beans: one.

In season

August – October

Partially in season

JulyNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season