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When are purple yams in season in Myanmar?

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

Shoulder season: Purple Yam

in Myanmar during September

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

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal periods

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

In season

October – December

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season