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When are limes in season in Nigeria?

Limes are in season in Nigeria 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 Nigeria during September

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

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Nigeria for limes: one.

In season

June – August

Partially in season

MaySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season