Farmers Markets Near Me

December · New Mexico

What's in season at New Mexico farmers markets in December

Indoor / holiday markets only outside the low desert. Backed by USDA data on 39 New Mexico markets and the typical growing patterns for mountain west, desert sw & interior pnw.

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New Mexico signature this month

Pecans (Mesilla Valley)

NM is the #1 pecan-producing state.

Peak this December

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Pecans (Mesilla Valley) storage apples winter squash citrus (AZ low desert)

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cabbage sweet potatoes beets kale (low desert)

From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples potatoes onions garlic winter squash sweet potatoes beets carrots cabbage

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November in New Mexico

Was peak: storage apples, winter squash, sweet potatoes, pecans (NM/TX)

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January in New Mexico

Coming into peak: storage apples, winter squash

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Seasonal data is generalized to mountain west, desert sw & interior pnw. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.