{"id":15524,"date":"2019-09-05T16:05:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T15:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=15524"},"modified":"2025-04-29T13:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:39:48","slug":"fruit-seasons-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/fruit-seasons-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Fruit seasons in Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15529″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]Nothing conjures up memories of good times in midsummer climes like biting into a perfect piece of tropical fruit. But the pineapples, mangoes, coconuts and bananas you buy in UK supermarkets are lower quality than those you can get in countries like <\/span>Sri Lanka<\/span><\/a>. But when are the different fruit seasons in Sri Lanka?<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as the favourites that we know and love, Sri Lanka grows a wealth of tropical treats that are seldom seen outside of Asia. Fruit seasons in Sri Lanka vary, though many are at their best in our spring\/summer time. H<\/a><\/span>ave a chat<\/span> with one of our travel team if you\u2019d like to know more about travelling to Sri Lanka at that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without further ado, here\u2019s our run-down of the 5 must-try fruits in Sri Lanka, and when to eat them at their very peak for the freshest, tastiest experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without further ado, here\u2019s our run-down of the must-try fruits in Sri Lanka, and when to eat them at their very peak.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”15526″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mango\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

For those who love mangoes, Sri Lanka is a paradise. The island is home to various types of indigenous varieties including betti amba (small, green, sweet and sour); mee amba (small, sweet and very soft); and coconut mango with soft yellow flesh that tastes like honey \u2013 the list goes on!<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Enjoy Mango in Sri Lanka\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With some varieties, you can have raw mango juice which tastes a little like a juneberry (amberella) juice. Raw mangoes can also be cooked in a curry and when they are close to ripening, can be made into achcharu \u2013 a popular and delicious roadside snack made with salt, chilli powder, vinegar and sometimes a splash of sugar. Then there is the famous mango chutney and of course, refreshing ice cream. Mango is an essential component of the Sri Lankan fruit salad and it\u2019s easy to see why.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is Mango Season in Sri Lanka?<\/span><\/h3>\n

From May-August\/June is when most mangoes are at their peak.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_single_image image=”15528″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Coconut<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n

Known locally as the \u2018tree of life\u2019, there is no part of the coconut tree that Sri Lankans don\u2019t use. Even if we skip the timber, the leaves, the cadjan, the cocopeat, toddy, vinegar, and the young leaves used for funeral decorations, there are still endless amounts that could be said about the actual coconut itself. All old traditional households and most modern households now have a coconut scraper, demonstrating just how essential coconuts are to life in Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Enjoy Coconuts in Sri Lanka\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Most Sri Lankan curries are made with a coconut milk base. On special occasions, many Sri Lankans enjoy rice cooked in coconut milk in the morning. Coconut sambol is a delicious Sri Lankan staple typically enjoyed with <\/span>hoppers<\/span><\/a>, while you can also have coconut desserts like vatalappan with coconut milk, juggary and eggs. And of course, there are drinking coconuts that you can find widely available on the roadsides in Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n

When is Coconut Season in Sri Lanka?<\/span><\/h3>\n

All year round.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]