Fruit in December

Are oranges in season in December?

Q: Are oranges in season in December?

Yes. Oranges are at their best in December. Oranges are in season November through April in the United States, and at their best in December, January, February and March.

YesAt their best in December.

December is month 2 of a 6-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.

Oranges are in season November through April in the United States, and at their best in December, January, February and March.

JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprIn
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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NovIn
DecBest

For Christmas: For glazes, salads and juice. See the Christmas guide.

Buying oranges in December

How to pick: Heavy and firm with fine-textured skin. Green tinges do not mean unripe.
Ripening at home: Citrus does not ripen after picking. Buy it ready.
How to store: A week on the counter, or 3 to 4 weeks in the fridge.
Try this: Slice into rounds with olives, red onion and olive oil.

Goes well with, in season in December

Kale

Also at their best in December

Clementines Kiwis Lemons

Oranges in other months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Everything about oranges, including nutrition. Everything in season in December.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.