Oranges generally bloom from April to early July every year, and it takes about one or two months to start bearing fruit. The ripening time of oranges is from October to December every autumn and winter. But in fact, the specific ripening time of oranges will vary depending on the place of production. For example, oranges in Sanya usually begin to mature after October in late autumn, oranges in Taiwan generally begin to mature after November in early winter, and oranges in Gansu usually mature after November. It matures from January to January of the following year.

Orange ripening seasons and months

Oranges generally bloom from April to early July every year. The flowering period is usually about 30 days, and it may take several months to bloom. The oranges begin to bear fruit and are ripe from October to December every autumn and winter, and they can be picked and put on the market at this time.

Ripe time of different origins

1. Sanya oranges

Sanya oranges usually begin to mature after October in late autumn. At this time, you can pick the gradually mature ones. Oranges are usually available in November after being picked. The flesh is ruddy in color, crispy and juicy, and tastes sweet. The price on the market is two yuan and a half per catty.

2. Taiwanese oranges

Taiwanese oranges generally begin to mature after November in early winter. The picking month is at the end of November. They can be put on the market in the same month after picking. The oranges have a strong aroma. Moderately sweet and sour, it tastes very refreshing. , the price on the market is two yuan per catty.

3. Gansu oranges

Gansu is a northern city, so oranges usually mature from January to January of the following year. January is the time to pick oranges for the market. At this time, the oranges are , moderately sweet and sour, with a strong flavor. The price on the market is 2.5 yuan or 2.8 yuan per catty.

Maturation time of different varieties

1. Shatang Orange

Shatang Orange is produced in Shatangkeng Village, Huangtian Town, Sihui City, Zhaoqing. Ripe in late autumn around October to December, these oranges have no seeds and taste moderately sweet and sour.

2. Nanfeng tangerines

Nanfeng tangerines are mainly produced in Nanfeng County, Jiangxi Province. They usually bloom and bear fruit in April and May, and then continue to grow until October. It matures in mid-autumn and tastes cooler and sweeter.

3. Bingtang Tangerine

Bingtang Tangerine originates from Hongjiang City, Hunan Province. It usually begins to mature around mid-to-late October in late autumn. However, the maturity period of Bingtang Tangerine varies with different varieties. Similarly, some varieties only mature around November in early winter, and rock sugar oranges taste delicate and juicy.