citrus season

When grapefruits ripen

Citrus season is the time of year when citrus fruits—oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tangerines—are at peak ripeness and availability.

In the Northern Hemisphere, this runs roughly from late fall through early spring, when the fruits are sweetest and most abundant at markets: Stock up on blood oranges while it's still citrus season.

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