What can you pick in winter? Farm trips from December to February

Updated Nov 2026 · 3 min read · By the U-Pick Near team

Quick answer

Short version: in December the big one is cutting a Christmas tree. After that, winter picking moves south and west: citrus in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona, and strawberries in Florida. In the North, late winter brings maple sugaring season, when many sugarhouses welcome visitors.

What can you pick in December?

Christmas trees, at 2,966 farms in our list. Many also sell wreaths and greenery. See when to cut a tree.

Where can you pick fruit in winter?

Citrus is the main winter fruit. Navel oranges and mandarins ripen in winter in California, per UC Master Gardeners. Read winter citrus u-pick. Florida strawberries also run in winter and early spring; see strawberry season by region.

When is maple sugaring season?

Typically Feb to Mar, when nights freeze and days thaw. We list 193 maple farms: maple sugarhouses.

What farm visits are open all winter?

Farm stores, honey farms and animal barns are often open year round with shorter hours. Try farms with animals or honey farms, and check the month by month calendar.

Quick questions

Can you go fruit picking in winter?

Yes, mainly citrus in warm states and strawberries in Florida. In the North, winter farm trips are mostly Christmas trees and maple sugaring.

When is maple syrup season?

Usually late winter, about February to March, when nights freeze and days thaw.

Sources

General guidance, not advice for a specific farm. Farm rules, prices and dates vary, so check with the farm.