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When are yams in season in Kenya?

Yams are in season in Kenya from March to July and from September to January. Peak season runs from April to June and from October to December.

Are yams in season now in Kenya?

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 seasonJanFebruaryFebMarch — Partial / shoulder seasonMarApril — Peak seasonAprMay — Peak seasonMayJune — Peak seasonJunJuly — Partial / shoulder seasonJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🍠✓

Country season

Kenya — 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 Kenya on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal calendar for yams in Kenya

Peak-season periods per year in Kenya for yams: two.

In season

AprilMayJuneOctoberNovemberDecember

Partially in season

JanuaryMarchJulySeptember

Out of season

FebruaryAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season
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