Over seventy-five percent of California's apple crop are grown in the San Joaquin Valley. Apricots Prunis armeniaca. Originating in China, the United States is the leader in apricot production. The five counties leading California's production of apricots are all located in the San Joaquin Valley, producing seventy-eight percent of the crop. Cantaloupes Cucumis melo var reticulatus.
Exact origin is unknown, although it is believed to be indigenous to India.
Columbus brought seeds to America in the 15th century. Over eighty-five percent of the United States crop is grown in California. The San Joaquin Valley produces over sixty percent of California's cantaloupe crop. Cherries Prunus avium. Originating in Western Asia and Eastern Europe.