The specialty citrus season primarily runs through the winter and spring (November through May), offering a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors from the sweet, berry-noted pink and red oranges to the tart-sweet complexity of the winter grapefruit.

The season culminates with the exceptionally juicy Valencias, which carry citrus availability through the summer.

Ruby Red Grapefruit
Beloved for its vibrant pinkish-red flesh, this juicy variety offers a classic balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

Cara Cara Oranges
Often called a “Pink Navel,” this orange is uniquely sweet and low in acid, featuring beautiful pink-red flesh with subtle notes of cranberry or raspberry.

Blood Oranges
Distinguished by its deep crimson flesh from anthocyanins (a beneficial antioxidant), this orange has a rich, complex flavor with distinct berry or floral notes.

Navels
The quintessential California “eating orange,” this winter favorite is famous for its sweet, seedless segments and the easy-to-peel rind.

Valencias
Known as the “juice orange,” this variety is harvested through the spring and summer months and is prized for its high juice content and classic orange flavor.