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