San Diego County's Top Crops - 2010
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs
$418,841,523
San Diego County has seen great expansion in the production of trees and shrubs. The increase in production between 2006 and 2007 was 12%.
Indoor Flowering and Foliage Plants
$292,500,000
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
$214,941,018
New varieties developed in San Diego County are leading a nationwide resurgence in the popularity of color for home gardens.
Avocados
$147,051,864
40% of all avocados produced in California come from San Diego County, making it the nation’s leading production area.
Tomatoes
$86,774,565
Oceanside and Camp Pendleton are home to the nation’s largest producer of vine-ripe tomatoes.
Eggs, Chicken Market
$75,904,920
Approximately 4 million hens lay more than 800 million eggs per year in the county.
Lemons
$39,885,636
Lemons are typically harvested 3 or 4 times a year, and are ever-blooming; they bloom year round.
Herbaceous Perennials
$26,235,355
Cactus & Succulents
$25,153,520
Foliage
$19,986,120
San Diego County has been a national leader in the production foliage since the 1950’s.