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When is okra in season in the Congo?

Okra is in season in the Congo from November to April. Peak season runs from December to March.

Is okra in season now in the Congo?

In November, okra is partially in season.

Order:
Malvales
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Abelmoschus
Scientific name:
Abelmoschus esculentus

This versatile vegetable has a fresh flavour and becomes tender when cooked. Use it in salads, soups, stews or stir-fries.

January — Peak seasonJanFebruary — Peak seasonFebMarch — Peak seasonMarApril — Partial / shoulder seasonAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOctNovember — Partial / shoulder seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🫛≈

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemispherespring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal calendar for okra in the Congo

Peak-season periods per year in the Congo for okra: one.

In season

DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch

Partially in season

AprilNovember

Out of season

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season