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When are limes in season in the Maldives?

Limes are in season in the Maldives from May to September and from November to March. Peak season runs from June to August and from December to February.

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 the Maldives during September

Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Rutaceae
Genus:
Citrus
Scientific name:
Citrus × aurantiifolia
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Country season

Maldives — both hemispheres. In September, it is autumn north of the equator and spring south of it.

autumn · Northern Hemispherespring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Personal growing

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in the Maldives for limes: two.

In season

June – AugustDecember – February

Partially in season

MarchMaySeptemberNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season