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New Mexico 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 New Mexico. Updated for 2026 based on regional climate data until we publish the first farms.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍓Strawberries | ● | ●● | ●●● | |||||||||
| 🍑Peaches | ●● | ●●● | ●● | |||||||||
| 🍎Apples | ●● | ●●● | ● | |||||||||
| 🍅Tomatoes | ●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ● | |||||||
| 🎃Pumpkins | ●● | ●●● |
🍓Strawberries
Peak May and June. Climate-based timeline until farms are published.
🍑Peaches
Peak June, July and August. Climate-based timeline until farms are published.
🍎Apples
Peak September and October. Climate-based timeline until farms are published.
🍅Tomatoes
Peak June, July, August and September. Climate-based timeline until farms are published.
🎃Pumpkins
Peak September and October. Climate-based timeline until farms are published.
Frequently asked questions
When is strawberry season in New Mexico?
Strawberry picking usually runs May and June. Arrive early on weekends because fields can sell out by noon.
What crops can I pick in October?
Expect October weekends to focus on Apples, Tomatoes & Pumpkins. Check farm field reports the night before you go, especially after heavy rain.
Where can I find the best pumpkin patches in New Mexico?
Pumpkin patches peak September and October. Prioritize farms that post wagon schedules and corn maze hours so you can time sunset visits.
When do apples ripen in New Mexico?
Apple orchards hit their stride September and October. Early September weekends spotlight Honeycrisp before late-season Pink Lady wraps things up.
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