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FruitSão Tomé and Príncipe

When are plantains in season in São Tomé and Príncipe?

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

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

In season all year round in São Tomé and Príncipe: plantains.

In season

January – December
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season