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.