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When are purple yams in season in Barbados?

Purple yams are in season in Barbados from September to January. Peak season runs from October to December.

Are purple yams in season now in Barbados?

In November, purple yams are in peak season.

Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Dioscoreaceae
Genus:
Dioscorea
Scientific name:
Dioscorea alata

This root or tuber has a firm texture and a mild, earthy flavour. Roast, boil or simmer it in soups and stews.

January — Partial / shoulder seasonJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🍠✓

Country season

Barbados — Northern Hemisphere. In November, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Some commercial growing in Barbados, regional or niche.

Limited production

Seasonal calendar for purple yams in Barbados

Peak-season periods per year in Barbados for purple yams: one.

In season

OctoberNovemberDecember

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember

Out of season

FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season