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When are yams in season in Benin?

Yams are in season in Benin from September to January. Peak season runs from October to December.

Are yams in season now in Benin?

In November, yams are in peak season.

Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Dioscoreaceae
Genus:
Dioscorea
Scientific name:
Dioscorea spp.

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

January — Partial / shoulder seasonJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🍠✓

Country season

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Major production

Seasonal calendar for yams in Benin

Peak-season periods per year in Benin for yams: one.

In season

OctoberNovemberDecember

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember

Out of season

FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season
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