When Is Navel Orange in Season?
Quick answer: In the Northern Hemisphere, navel orange is in season from November to June, at its peak from December to April. In the Southern Hemisphere, navel orange is in season from June to October, at its peak from July to September.
Navel orange season by month
- Peak
- In season
- Limited or imported
Dates are typical and rounded. They vary by variety, region and weather. See the full calendar for every fruit.
About navel orange season
Navel oranges are the classic winter eating orange: seedless, easy to peel and sweet. Their season runs from late fall through the spring in the Northern Hemisphere and through winter in Australia.
How to pick and store it
Choose oranges that feel heavy for their size, with firm, fine-textured skin. Skin color alone is not a guide to sweetness, since some ripe oranges keep a greenish tint.
Oranges keep for about a week at room temperature and longer in the fridge. Keep them in a single layer so one soft fruit does not spoil the rest.
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Common questions
In the Northern Hemisphere, navel orange is in season from November to June, at its peak from December to April. In the Southern Hemisphere, navel orange is in season from June to October, at its peak from July to September.
Only in its season is it at its best. Outside that window, shops often carry fruit shipped from the opposite hemisphere or stored after picking, and it is usually pricier and less flavorful.
Choose oranges that feel heavy for their size, with firm, fine-textured skin. Skin color alone is not a guide to sweetness, since some ripe oranges keep a greenish tint.
Oranges keep for about a week at room temperature and longer in the fridge. Keep them in a single layer so one soft fruit does not spoil the rest.
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