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When are sweet potatoes in season in DR Congo?

Sweet potatoes are in season in DR Congo from February to June and from August to December. Peak season runs from March to May and from September to November.

Are sweet potatoes in season now in DR Congo?

In November, sweet potatoes are in peak season.

Order:
Solanales
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Genus:
Ipomoea
Scientific name:
Ipomoea batatas

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

JanuaryJanFebruary — Partial / shoulder seasonFebMarch — Peak seasonMarApril — Peak seasonAprMay — Peak seasonMayJune — Partial / shoulder seasonJunJulyJulAugust — Partial / shoulder seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🍠✓

Country season

DR Congo — both hemispheres. In November, it is autumn north of the equator and spring south of it.

autumn · Northern Hemispherespring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal calendar for sweet potatoes in DR Congo

Peak-season periods per year in DR Congo for sweet potatoes: two.

In season

MarchAprilMaySeptemberOctoberNovember

Partially in season

FebruaryJuneAugustDecember

Out of season

JanuaryJuly
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season