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When are plantains in season in Zambia?

Plantains are in season in Zambia 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 Zambia during September

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

Zambia — Southern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is spring.

spring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal periods

In season all year round in Zambia: plantains.

In season

January – December
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season