Fruit in October

Are oranges in season in October?

Q: Are oranges in season in October?

No. Oranges are not in season in October. The season starts in November. Oranges are in season November through April in the United States, and at their best in December, January, February and March.

NoThe season starts in November.

The season ended in April, 6 months before October, and starts again in November, 1 month later. Fresh oranges sold in October are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

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

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In season in October instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

Apples Cranberries Pears

If you buy them anyway

Out of season: Valencia oranges and imports fill the summer. They are better for juice than for eating.
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.

Goes well with, in season in October

Beets Kale Cranberries

Oranges in other months

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

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