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In the winter, the same winds bring moist marine air inland, causing a higher than average annual rainfall. Since 1968, when official precipitation records were first kept for the local area, rainfall has averaged 20” annually. |
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The frost free area is not only ideal for avocados, but other semi tropical and tropical fruits thrive as well, including persimmons, cherimoyas, passion fruit, macadamia nuts and even bananas. |
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At 1,200 feet elevation on the uphill slopes above the Pacific Ocean, the warm, sunny days of southern California are tempered by cool sea breezes.
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Producing quality Hass avocados, Casa Santa Paloma is nestled in the foothills of the southern Santa Ana Mountains of San Diego County. |
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