North Carolina · Orchard fruit
Orange season in North Carolina
Winter freezes rule out orange groves — North Carolina oranges come from Florida.
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 North Carolina does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are oranges grown commercially in North Carolina?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Winter freezes rule out orange groves — North Carolina oranges come from Florida.
Where do the oranges in North Carolina stores come from?
Winter freezes rule out orange groves — North Carolina oranges come from Florida. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at North Carolina markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full North Carolina calendar always has something honest on the board.