New York · Orchard fruit

Orange season in New York

Far too cold for citrus — winter oranges in New York stores are Florida and California fruit.

Where oranges really grow

The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the orange harvest, in the order the peak arrives:

See the whole national sweep — or what New York does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are oranges grown commercially in New York?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Far too cold for citrus — winter oranges in New York stores are Florida and California fruit.

Where do the oranges in New York stores come from?

Far too cold for citrus — winter oranges in New York stores are Florida and California fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at New York markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full New York calendar always has something honest on the board.