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