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When is turmeric in season in Nigeria?

Turmeric is in season in Nigeria all year round. Peak season runs from December to April.

Is turmeric in season now in Nigeria?

In November, turmeric is partially in season.

Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Genus:
Curcuma
Scientific name:
Curcuma longa

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

January — Peak seasonJanFebruary — Peak seasonFebMarch — Peak seasonMarApril — Peak seasonAprMay — Partial / shoulder seasonMayJune — Partial / shoulder seasonJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugust — Partial / shoulder seasonAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Partial / shoulder seasonOctNovember — Partial / shoulder seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🫚≈

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal calendar for turmeric in Nigeria

Peak-season periods per year in Nigeria for turmeric: one.

In season

DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril

Partially in season

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season