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How to pick oranges
5 min read
Australian oranges are renowned worldwide. Learn to pick the juiciest ones.
11
farms
3
regions
May to November
picked
When you can pick oranges
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Color isn't always the best indicator. Some ripe oranges stay green
- 2
Heavy fruit means more juice inside
- 3
The skin should be firm and slightly textured
- 4
Twist and pull or use clippers for clean removal
- 5
Avoid fruit with soft spots or mold at the stem
Where you can pick oranges
11 farms across 3 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$2.50 to $7.00 per pound
Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong, Ford's Farm, Meliora Farm and 3 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
May to October
Core Cider House, Swan Valley Sisters, Ali's Vineyard and 1 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
May to October
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
June to November
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
