DibbleGrowing orange trees: from seed to harvest
Best in frost-free zones; in colder regions grow in a container and shelter it over winter. Evergreen and self-fruitful, ripening slowly.
Planting dates for orange trees by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 29 | March 25 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | May 24 | March 20 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | May 14 | March 10 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | May 5 | March 1 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 24 | February 18 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | April 11 | February 5 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | March 15 | January 9 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | February 14 | December 11 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | January 15 | November 11 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
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Questions
When should I plant orange trees?
It depends on your zone. Orange is a tender crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow orange trees?
About 300 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
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