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VegetableSouth Africa

When is okra in season in South Africa?

Okra is in season in South Africa from November to April. Peak season runs from December to March.

Is okra in season now in South Africa?

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

South Africa — Southern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is spring.

spring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal calendar for okra in South Africa

Peak-season periods per year in South Africa for okra: one.

In season

DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch

Partially in season

AprilNovember

Out of season

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season