San Diego County's Top Crops - 2010
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
$384,433,569
San Diego County has seen great expansion in the production of trees and shrubs.
Indoor Flowering and Foliage Plants
$320,850,000
This crop has been the top farm commodity in San Diego County for more than two decades. When combined with other ornamental categories, San Diego County ranks as the number one nursery and floral county in the nation.
Bedding Plants, Color
$213,900,000
New varieties developed in San Diego County are leading a nationwide resurgence in the popularity of color for home gardens.
Avocados
$208,131,027
40% of all avocados produced in California come from San Diego County, making it the nation’s leading production area.
Tomatoes
$83,899,165
Oceanside and Camp Pendleton are home to the nation’s largest producer of vine-ripe tomatoes.
Eggs, Chicken Market
$54,665,626
Approximately 4 million hens lay more than 800 million eggs per year in the county.
Lemons
$40,718,400
Lemons are typically harvested 3 or 4 times a year, and are ever-blooming; they bloom year round.
Cactus & Succulents
$25,333,188
Cacti and Succulents are seeing a marked increase in popularity these days. Thanks to their drought tolerance, hardiness, and unique colors, shapes, and textures they’re being recognized for their myriad uses from wedding centerpieces to landscapes.
Herbaceous Perennials
$24,125,273
Foliage
$19,938,534
San Diego County has been a national leader in the production foliage since the 1950’s.