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