North Dakota · Orchard fruit

Orange season in North Dakota

Far too cold for citrus — winter oranges in North Dakota stores are California and Texas 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 North Dakota does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are oranges grown commercially in North Dakota?

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

Where do the oranges in North Dakota stores come from?

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

What should I look for at North Dakota markets instead?

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