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When are limes in season in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Limes are in season in São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe during September

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

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

autumn · Northern Hemispherespring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially in São Tomé and Príncipe on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in São Tomé and Príncipe for limes: one.

In season

June – August

Partially in season

MaySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season