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Santa Clara, California 95051
3590 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
San Gregorio, California 94074
950 La Honda Rd, San Gregorio, CA 94074
Gilroy, California 95020
8990 Marcella Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
Watsonville, California 95076
Watsonville, CA 95076
Watsonville, California 95076
723 Lakeview Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Brentwood, California 94513
23151 Marsh Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Byron, California 94514
13560 Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514
Brentwood, California 94513
25265 Marsh Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood, California 94513
25221 Marsh Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood, California 94513
3001 Point of Timber Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood, California 94513
7450 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
Brentwood, California 94513
7990 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
San Jose enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers around 82°F and cool, wet winters at 42°F. The Santa Clara Valley's alluvial soil, once called the 'Valley of Heart's Delight,' remains incredibly fertile. With 257 sunny days and natural protection from surrounding mountains, the growing season extends nearly year-round.
Before becoming Silicon Valley, this was the world's largest fruit-producing region, with apricot, cherry, and prune orchards covering the valley. The area pioneered fruit canning and drying industries. Today's remaining farms preserve this agricultural heritage while adapting to serve tech workers seeking authentic farm experiences and organic produce.
Cherry season begins in May when Stanford graduation happens, followed by apricots in June. Summer brings excellent tomatoes, peppers, and beans. Apple season runs September through November with heirloom varieties from historic orchards. Winter offers Asian vegetables and citrus. Many farms grow specialty crops for the area's diverse population, including Asian pears and persimmons.
Farms are found in South County near Gilroy (30 minutes via US-101), the Santa Cruz Mountains (45 minutes via Highway 17), and Half Moon Bay (45 minutes via Highway 92). Weekend traffic can be heavy on Highway 17 and 92. Coastal farms may have fog while inland areas are sunny. Many combine well with beach trips or redwood hikes. Some offer 'programmer hours' with evening picking options.
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