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California Harvest Calendar — Month-by-Month U-Pick Season Guide
Find out exactly when to pick fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees across California. Updated for 2026 based on data from 2 farms in our directory.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎃Pumpkins | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●● | ● | ● | ●●● | ||||
| 🍓Strawberries | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●● | ● | ● | ●●● | ||||
| 🌻Sunflowers | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ● | ● | ● | ●●● | ||||
| 🌽Sweet Corn | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ● | ● | ●●● |
🎃Pumpkins
Peak March, April, May, June, July and October. 2 farms in California:
🍓Strawberries
Peak March, April, May, June, July and October. 2 farms in California:
🌻Sunflowers
Peak March, April, May, June and October. 1 farm in California:
🌽Sweet Corn
Peak March, April, May, June, July and October. 1 farm in California:
Frequently asked questions
When is strawberry season in California?
Strawberry picking usually runs March, April, May, June, July and October. Arrive early on weekends because fields can sell out by noon.
What crops can I pick in October?
Expect October weekends to focus on Pumpkins, Strawberries & Sunflowers. Check farm field reports the night before you go, especially after heavy rain.
Where can I find the best pumpkin patches in California?
Pumpkin patches peak March, April, May, June, July and October. Prioritize farms that post wagon schedules and corn maze hours so you can time sunset visits.
When do apples ripen in California?
Most apple orchards are still being vetted in California. Watch our state update emails for new listings as we confirm growers.