Ghana’s tropical climate and fertile soil make it well-suited for growing a variety of fruit crops, including pineapples, mangoes, bananas, citrus, and papayas. Pineapples are one of the most significant fruit crops in Ghana, with the country being the second-largest exporter of pineapples in Africa. Mangoes are also an important fruit crop in Ghana, with the country producing several varieties, including the Kent, Keitt, and Tommy Atkins. Other commonly encountered fruits in Ghana include orange, papaya, melon, coconut, guava, and imported apples.
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30 Examples Of Common Fruits In Ghana
- Oranges
- Banana
- Apples
- African Pear
- Lemons
- Limes
- Noni Fruit
- Sisibi
- Avocados
- Dates
- Figs
- Kiwi Fruit
- Mangoes
- Papayas
- Pineapples
- Guavas
- Coconuts
- Watermelons
- Pawpaws
- Passion fruits
- Tangerines
- Grapefruits
- Plantains
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Melons
- Peaches
- Plums
Local Names Of The Local Fruits
- Oranges: Akutu, Osuane
- Banana: Kwadu
- Apples: Apel
- African Pear: Kakawere, Kwaksima
- Lemons: Ankaa Akese3
- Limes: Ankaa Twadei
- Coconut: Kube
- Papaya: Borfirei
- Pineapple: Akonfem
- Mango: Mangu
- Passion fruit: Adwoa bi
- Watermelon: Adwenepa or Anamuna
- Guava: Gwaba
- Pawpaw: Borfirei
- Tangerine: Ahomka
- Grapefruit: Pampelmousse
- Plantain: Borode
- Plum: Pram
- Peach: Pichi
- Avocado: Afodua
- Melon: Nkatieso
- Strawberry: Stroberi
- Raspberry: Raspberi
- Blueberry: Bluberi
- Blackberry: Blakberi
- Coconut: Kube
- Noni Fruit: Noni
- Soursop: Aluguntugui
Seasons of Some Local Fruits In Ghana
- Mango (May to September): Mangoes are abundant during the rainy season, typically from May to September.
- Papaya (All year round): Papayas are available throughout the year, but their peak season is during the rainy season.
- Orange (June to October): Oranges are commonly found from June to October.
- Pineapple (All year round): Pineapples are available year-round, with a peak season during the rainy season.
- Banana (All year round): Bananas are available throughout the year.
- Watermelon (April to September): Watermelons are in season during the rainy season, from April to September.
- Guava (April to September): Guavas are generally in season during the rainy season.
- Pawpaw (All year round): Pawpaws are available year-round.
- Soursop (All year round): Soursops are typically available throughout the year.
- Avocado (May to September): Avocados are in season during the rainy season, from May to September.
Prices of Each Fruit in Ghana
- African Pear: GHS 10.55 – GHS 31.66 per kilogram
- Tangerine: GHS 4.79 – GHS 20.36 per kilogram
- Watermelon: GHS 15.72 – GHS 90.29 per kilogram
- Pear: GHS 8.98 – GHS 73.94 per kilogram
- Passion Fruit: GHS 1.69 – GHS 50.06 per kilogram
- Soursop: GHS 7.69 – GHS 100.06 per kilogram
- Lemon: GHS 2.00 – GHS 59.94 per kilogram
- Apple: GHS 8.98 – GHS 99.94 per kilogram
- Banana: GHS 58.05 per kilogram
- Coconut: GHS 12.00 per kilogram
- Papaya: GHS 4.16 per kilogram
- Melon: GHS 4.80 per kilogram
- Pineapple: GHS 15.16 per kilogram
- Mango: GHS 15.16 per kilogram
- Noni: GHS 4.16 per kilogram
Locations To Buy Ghanaian Fruits
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- Tudu Market
- Abogloshie Market
- Kumasi Market
