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FruitDR Congo

When are plantains in season in DR Congo?

Plantains are in season in DR Congo all year round.

This produce has a mild, distinctive flavour and often features in savoury dishes. Depending on the variety, enjoy it fresh or add it to cooked recipes.

Fruit

Peak season: Plantain

in DR Congo during September

Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Musaceae
Genus:
Musa
Scientific name:
Musa × paradisiaca
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Country season

DR Congo — 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 at national scale in DR Congo, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal periods

In season all year round in DR Congo: plantains.

In season

January – December
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season