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When is taro root in season in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Taro root is in season in São Tomé and Príncipe from July to December. Peak season runs from August to November.

Is taro root in season now in São Tomé and Príncipe?

In November, taro root is in peak season.

Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Araceae
Genus:
Colocasia
Scientific name:
Colocasia esculenta

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

JanuaryJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Partial / shoulder seasonDec🥔✓

Country season

São Tomé and Príncipe — 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 São Tomé and Príncipe on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal calendar for taro root in São Tomé and Príncipe

Peak-season periods per year in São Tomé and Príncipe for taro root: one.

In season

AugustSeptemberOctoberNovember

Partially in season

JulyDecember

Out of season

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJune
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season