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We list 2 U-pick farms in Mexico. Another 2 are within 25 miles. Mexico is about 28 miles northeast of Columbia, MO.
Ripe this week around Mexico
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Mexico, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Binder's Hilltop Apple and Berry Farm (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Missouri, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 11). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Mexico
- 15 mi Kingdom Valley Farms Fulton BlackberriesBlueberries
- 23 mi Blueberry Hill Farm Columbia Blueberries
U-pick around Mexico
Draw a 25-mile circle around Mexico and you get 4 U-pick farms in 3 towns, including 2 with blueberries, 2 orchards with apples and 1 with blackberries. For 2 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Kingdom Valley Farms Fulton | 15 mi | 2 |
| Apples | Binder's Hilltop Apple and Berry Farm Mexico | in town | 2 |
| Blackberries | Kingdom Valley Farms Fulton | 15 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Mexico
- June: blueberries (2)
- July: blueberries (2), blackberries (1)
- August: blueberries (2), apples (2), blackberries (1)
- September: apples (2)
- October: apples (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Missouri; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Mexico
In a typical year Mexico sees its last frost around April 11 and the first one of fall around October 25. That leaves about 197 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Missouri | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 68–87 °F | 5 | 2 |
Plan for heat if you go for apple picking: August highs near Mexico average 87 °F, so arrive when the farm opens and bring water. October brings highs around 68 °F and mornings near 45 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Mexico, 4 miles away. The actual dates in Mexico 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 Mexico, 4 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Columbia, MO 2 farms · 28 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Mexico: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Mexico, MO?
We list 2 farms in Mexico, including Hickory Ridge Orchard and Binder's Hilltop Apple and Berry Farm. Another 2 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Mexico?
The farms here list apples most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Mexico?
Around April 11 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 25. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Mexico, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Mexico?
Kingdom Valley Farms in Fulton, about 15 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Missouri is June to August.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Mexico?
Right in Mexico: Binder's Hilltop Apple and Berry Farm. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Missouri is August to October.
Where is the closest blackberry farm to Mexico?
Kingdom Valley Farms in Fulton, about 15 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Missouri is July to August.
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