InSeason

Know what's fresh, wherever and whenever you cook

Herbs, Mushrooms & MoreUganda

When is turmeric in season in Uganda?

Turmeric is in season in Uganda all year round.

Peak season: Turmeric

in Uganda during September

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 — Peak seasonMayJune — Peak seasonJunJuly — Peak seasonJulAugust — Peak seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🫚

Country season

Uganda — both hemispheres. In September, it is autumn north of the equator and spring south of it.

autumn · Northern Hemispherespring · Southern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal periods

In season all year round in Uganda: turmeric.

In season

January – December
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season