What is in season in New Mexico right now?

Around July, New Mexico markets typically carry apricots, basil, blueberries, cantaloupe & melons, and cucumbers, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.

When is strawberry season in New Mexico?

In New Mexico, strawberries typically peak from February through May. Weather moves this window a bit each year.

Where can I buy in-season produce in New Mexico?

Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our New Mexico directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.

What's in season in New Mexico

Two seasons instead of one: tender crops run spring and fall around the midsummer heat, while the leafy and root crops are winter specialties. Peak windows below are typical for the Desert Southwest region; exact timing varies year to year and across the state, and your local farmers market is the best real-time guide.

New Mexico's green chile harvest and roasting season runs August into October.

In season now (July)

Fruit

Apricots Blueberries Cantaloupe & Melons Figs Grapes Peaches Plums Watermelon

Vegetables

Cucumbers Eggplant Green Beans Okra Onions Sweet Corn Zucchini & Summer Squash

Herbs

Basil

Buy it fresh in New Mexico

Browse New Mexico farmers markets or find u-pick farms in New Mexico.

New Mexico produce calendar

January

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach

February

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Citrus, Garlic, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

March

Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Citrus, Garlic, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

April

Asparagus, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Garlic, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Strawberries

May

Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Garlic, Peaches, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Strawberries, Tomatoes

June

Apricots, Basil, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe & Melons, Cucumbers, Figs, Garlic, Green Beans, Peaches, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Summer Squash

Julynow

Apricots, Basil, Blueberries, Cantaloupe & Melons, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Plums, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

August

Apples, Apricots, Basil, Blueberries, Cantaloupe & Melons, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Zucchini & Summer Squash

September

Apples, Basil, Cantaloupe & Melons, Eggplant, Figs, Green Beans, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Watermelon, Winter Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

October

Apples, Carrots, Figs, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash

November

Apples, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Citrus, Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash

December

Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Citrus, Kale & Collards, Radishes, Salad Greens & Lettuce, Spinach

Frequently asked questions

What is in season in New Mexico right now?: Around July, New Mexico markets typically carry apricots, basil, blueberries, cantaloupe & melons, and cucumbers, among others. Exact timing varies year to year and across the state.
When is strawberry season in New Mexico?: In New Mexico, strawberries typically peak from February through May. Weather moves this window a bit each year.
Where can I buy in-season produce in New Mexico?: Local farmers markets are the most direct source. Our New Mexico directory lists markets with days, hours, and what vendors sell.