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When are yams in season in Ethiopia?

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

Are yams in season now in Ethiopia?

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

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

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

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

Common production

Seasonal calendar for yams in Ethiopia

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

In season

OctoberNovemberDecember

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember

Out of season

FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season