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Alternative Fruits

Fruit production in San Diego County has been successful largely due to its excellent climate for growing avocados and citrus. However, other fruit crops can be grown to fill niches and markets which are unique for California.
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Pitahaya (Dragon Fruit)

Botany: Coming Soon! Origin: Coming Soon! Other Info: Coming Soon!Click on any thumbnail to enlarge photographs.
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Macadamia

Botany: coming soon Origin: coming soon...
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Litchi & Longan

Botany: coming soon Origin: coming soon...
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Cherimoya

Botany: coming soon Origin: coming soon...
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Guavas

Botany: coming soon Origin: coming soon...
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Carambola (Star Fruit)

Botany: Averrhoa carambola L. (in the family Oxalidaceae) Origin: The carambola is native to Sri Lanka and the Moluccas and has been cultivated in southeast Asia (especially Thailand and Malaysia) for many years.
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Contact

For immediate assistance, please contact the new Subtropical Fruit Crops Advisor, Sonia Rios...
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Resources

Book 1: Background Information In Book 1, Gary S. Bender, Farm Advisor, takes you through the history of the avocado industry in California and teaches you about grove development.
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