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When are limes in season in Benin?

Limes are in season in Benin 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: Lime

in Benin during September

Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Citrus
Scientific name:
Citrus × aurantiifolia
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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 limes: one.

In season

June – August

Partially in season

MaySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season