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We know of one U-pick farm in Belen. Belen is about 28 miles south of Albuquerque, NM.
Ripe this week around Belen
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: apples from early August.
Based on the typical seasons for New Mexico, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 23). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
When to pick around Belen
Around Belen the last spring frost usually comes around April 23, and the first fall frost around October 21. That leaves about 178 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in New Mexico | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 74–91 °F | 3 | 1 |
Plan for heat if you go for apple picking: August highs near Belen average 91 °F, so arrive when the farm opens and bring water. Late in the season it gets cool: October averages a high of 74 °F and a low of 38 °F near Belen.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Belen, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Belen can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Belen, 6 mi away.
Illustration U-pick farms in Belen: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Belen, NM?
We know of one farm in Belen: Costanza Apple Orchard.
What can you pick in Belen?
The farms here list apples most often. Picking dates around Belen move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Belen?
Around April 23 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 21. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Belen, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
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