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When is longan in season in Japan?

Longan is in season in Japan from June to September. Peak season runs from July to August.

Shoulder season: Longan

in Japan during September

Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Sapindaceae
Genus:
Dimocarpus
Scientific name:
Dimocarpus longan

This fruit can be crisp or tender, with a fresh flavour that ranges from sweet to tart. Enjoy it fresh or cooked in desserts, sauces and preserves.

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJune — Partial / shoulder seasonJunJuly — Peak seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctoberOctNovemberNovDecemberDec🌱

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Personal growing

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Japan for longan: one.

In season

July – August

Partially in season

JuneSeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season