U-Pick Chiles in California
3 farms where you can pick your own chile.
Chile pepper harvest in California runs August through October, peaking in September. The Coachella and Imperial valleys grow significant quantities of jalapeños, Anaheims, and serranos for processing; fresh chiles are also available at farm stands and farmers markets statewide. Hatch-style green chiles roasted roadside are a late-summer staple in Central California. Some farms hold chile roasting events in September and October as the harvest comes in. These 3 pick-your-own chile farmslet you harvest straight from the source — check the map for one near you, and a farm's own site for current hours before you go.
Cassidy Ranch
U-pick · Jun–Oct
Sonoma · Organic · Reservation required · Fri–Sun 10 AM–4 PM (seasonal)
Mixed Berries
MixedA CCOF-certified organic Sonoma farm where you pick your own flower bouquets and seasonal produce by reservation.
Larry's Produce
U-pick · Jun–Dec
Fairfield · Daily except Wednesday, 9 AM–5 PM (June–December)
PeachesA beloved Suisun Valley produce stand with U-pick fields of peaches, tomatoes, peppers and flowers near Fairfield.
Underwood Family Farms
U-pick · Jan–Dec
Moorpark · Daily 9 AM–6 PM (5 PM outside Daylight Saving Time); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
A family-friendly Ventura County farm with year-round pick-your-own produce, tractor rides, and seasonal festivals.
Frequently asked
- When is chile season in California?
- Chile pepper harvest in California runs August through October, peaking in September. The Coachella and Imperial valleys grow significant quantities of jalapeños, Anaheims, and serranos for processing; fresh chiles are also available at farm stands and farmers markets statewide. Hatch-style green chiles roasted roadside are a late-summer staple in Central California. Some farms hold chile roasting events in September and October as the harvest comes in. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own chile near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own chile farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick chile farms require a reservation?
- Some do and some don't — each farm's page notes whether a reservation is required. Seasons and hours shift with the weather, so it's always worth checking the farm's own site before you go.