Our Premium Growers

Each of our growers is committed to growing Fruit Patch-quality crops. Their farming histories are long and their expertise fine tuned. Consistent quality rules at Fruit Patch and our standards are effectively communicated to every one of our growers. Then, our field team ensures consistent cultural practices, giving  the same attention, expert advice and support – no matter the size or commodity. Here’s an inside look at some of our Fruit Patch products’ origins:

Grower Profiles:

Apricots & Apriums

• A second generation family farm growing stone fruit on 300 acres, with 150 acres of apricots and apriums
• Member of leading stone fruit family
• Grower is an apricot-packing specialist

Yellow Flesh Peaches & Nectarines

• A second generation family farm growing peaches, nectarines and grapes on 900 acres
• 700 acres planted in peaches and nectarines
• Variety management plan and test block in place

White Flesh Peaches & Nectarines

• A second generation family farm growing white peaches and white nectarines on 800 acres
• 500 acres planted in white peaches
• 300 acres planted in white nectarines
• Grower consistently delivers export quality

Plums & Pluots

• A fourth generation family farm growing plums, pluots and citrus on 400 acres
• 150 acres planted in plums and pluots
• Variety management plan in place

Table Grapes

• A second generation family farm growing grapes and tree fruit on 900 acres
• Focuses on Black and Red Grapes
• Variety management plan in place

Pomegranates

•  A third generation family farm growing pomegranates, almonds, and grapes on 500 acres
• 250 acres planted in pomegranates
• Variety management plan in place

Asian Pears

•  A third generation family farm growing Asian Pears, grapes and stone fruit on 560 acres
• 140 acres planted in Asian pears
• Robust variety management program
• Consumer-preferred Hosui and Shinko varieties

Specialty Citrus

• A grower of stone fruit, pomegranates, persimmons and kiwifruit
• 400 acres planted in Mandarin oranges
  
  
  

Kiwifruit

• Second largest kiwifruit grower in California
• Over 30 years of experience growing stone fruit, pomegranates, persimmons, and specialty citrus, in addition to kiwifruit
• 420 acres of the Hayward variety of kiwifruit
• Packed as Ruby River, one of the most respected kiwi labels
  

Persimmons

•  A second generation family farm growing persimmons,  pomegranates, stone fruit and citrus on 300 acres
• 100 acres planted in persimmons
• Grows both Fuyu and Hachiya varieties