Oranges, mandarins and lemons
Season in Cyprus
Local citrus starts in October and runs to April. From December into March, oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit are easy to recognise by their fragrance and variety.
Season in Cyprus
October – April

- Markets and neighbours’ listings are the quickest way to buy it in season.
- Source: Local Finds seasonal produce calendar · Read more in What is in season in Cyprus? A month-by-month produce guide
7 months in season a year
4 other crops in season around then
When you buy
Ask about oranges for eating, more acidic fruit for juice, and unwaxed lemons if you plan to use the peel.
Keeping it fresh
Keep in a cool room for short use and refrigerate for longer keeping. Watch for mould around damaged peel: one bad fruit can spread.
Got too many?
Zest lemons before juicing and freeze measured juice for cooking.