Oregon · Orchard fruit

Orange season in Oregon

Too cold and wet for citrus — Oregon 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 Oregon does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are oranges grown commercially in Oregon?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Too cold and wet for citrus — Oregon oranges are California fruit.

Where do the oranges in Oregon stores come from?

Too cold and wet for citrus — Oregon oranges are California fruit. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Oregon markets instead?

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