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