Orange and citrus picking jobs
Oranges, mandarins and lemons are picked through most of the winter and spring. It is one of the steadiest farm jobs, with weeks of continuous work in the orchards and the packing houses.
Season
November – May
November to May. Mandarins start in autumn, navel oranges are picked in winter and Valencia oranges in spring.
What the work involves
- Cutting the fruit with clippers rather than pulling it
- Working from a ladder on the high branches
- Filling and loading crates
- Sorting and packing at the packing house
Where the work is
- Argolida
- Laconia
- Arta
- Chania
- Corinthia
- Preveza
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Find farm workersFrequently asked questions
When are oranges picked?
From November to May, depending on the variety. Navel oranges are picked in winter and Valencia oranges in spring.
Why are oranges cut with clippers?
Pulling the fruit tears the peel around the stem and it spoils quickly, so growers ask for each orange to be cut close to the fruit.
Is there work in the packing houses too?
Yes. Sorting and packing is indoor work and often lasts as long as the picking season.
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