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When are sweet potatoes in season in Kenya?

Sweet potatoes are in season in Kenya 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 Kenya?

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

Kenya — 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 Kenya on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal calendar for sweet potatoes in Kenya

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

In season

MarchAprilMaySeptemberOctoberNovember

Partially in season

FebruaryJuneAugustDecember

Out of season

JanuaryJuly
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season