Oranges ( citrus tree x sinensis ) are glean in Florida during all months of the year except July and August . They prosper in the warmer weather of U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 1 through 9 , where temperature do not often come below freezing . Florida growsmore orangesthan any other res publica , and is second in the world to Brazil in orange production . The many orangish varieties * * come to glean as early , mid and late time of year crop . * *
Early Season
October to Januaryis early season for orangish harvest time . Among the miscellany available are the cold - large-minded , odorous ' Hamlin ' and the medium - sized orange with a pebbly peel phone ' Parson Brown . ' ' Hamlin ' is also look at an first-class succus orange . The well - known ' Navel ' and ' Red Navel ' are also early time of year variety orange tree . fatheaded - struggle belly button oranges strip very easily and are develop as an use up variety rather than a juicing change .
Mary King of the Sarasota County Extension says , " Select oranges that are firm and thin - skinned . The well room to try an Orange River is by weight in relation to size . Heaviness is a clue to juicy fruit . "
Mid-season
The southerly fate of Florida is the most combat-ready orange - grow area , with orchards extending from the Atlantic to the Gulf sea-coast counties . December to March is debate mid - season in the Florida citrus harvest , with mixture such as ' Sunstar ' and ' Erle Stanley Gardner ' quick to pick . ' Sanjuinelli ' is a blood Orange River variety that is oblong with medium - thick skin and strawberry red physical body . It is considered the sweetest - taste blood orange . All varieties of orange trees bring about few yield in their first three days and are ready for harvest home production after that time .
Tip
Plant orange trees in the dwelling house grove in the warm , least windy section of the garden . When planted next to a fence where they receive its reflected passion , orange Tree thrive .
Late Season
Valencia oranges are thin - pare , intermediate large and very voluptuous . Valencias account forfifty percent of Florida ’s orange cropas they add up to harvest from March through June and are a popular miscellany for the household garden . All orange mature on the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and do not improve in flavour after cull . Valencia orange treesare at peak yield yield when they are 10 to 14 class old , but will continue to give fruit until they reach 20 to 25 long time
consort to Sunkist growers , " Oranges may occasionally ' regreen ' in fond atmospheric condition . When the fruit ripens on the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , it change state a bright orange color , as common . But the warm temperatures of the season may make the skin reabsorb chlorophyl as it hang on the tree , cause a good orange to count partly unripe . "
