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When are purple yams in season in Laos?

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

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

Vegetable

Shoulder season: Purple Yam

in Laos during September

Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Dioscoreaceae
Genus:
Dioscorea
Scientific name:
Dioscorea alata
January — Partial / shoulder seasonJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🍠≈

Country season

Laos — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal periods

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

In season

October – December

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season