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When are purple yams in season in the Philippines?

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

Are purple yams in season now in the Philippines?

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

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in the Philippines, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal calendar for purple yams in the Philippines

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

In season

OctoberNovemberDecember

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember

Out of season

FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season