Season Almanac

Fruit in September

Are oranges in season in September?

NoThe season starts in November.

The season ended in April, 5 months before September, and starts again in November, 2 months later. Fresh oranges sold in September 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.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarBest
  4. AprIn
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. NovIn
  12. DecBest

In season in September instead

The closest swaps you can buy that month.

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 September

Oranges in other months

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

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