4 Generations of Farming

    We acknowledge the Ventureño Chumash, the traditional owners and custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

King & King Ranch is a 4th generation avocado and citrus farm on Chumash Land, near Fillmore, Ventura County, California. 

     In 1913, Chalmers and Elizabeth King purchased a small piece of agricultural land in the Santa Clara valley. To this day King and King Ranch is run by 3rd & 4th generation Kings.

     Today, 8 varieties of avocados, over 20 varieties of citrus, plus pomegranates, persimmons, plums, herbs, and loads of other rare and exotic   culinary delights are grown!

     King family farmers have long been devoted to serving as stewards of the land, mindful that growing food serves not only immediate needs but is also a legacy to sustain future generations. 

     In support of our stewardship goal, various unique conservation efforts are underway at the ranch, including increasing spaces for native plants, including willow windbreaks and native plant hedgerows, mulching, seeding for erosion & weed control, clearing fire breaks, preserving wildlife habitat, installing raptor poles & owl boxes, and bowing to Traditional Ecological Knowledge - all contributing to a more sustainable ecosystem. 

Seasonal Features

We are doing are best, as we know everyone is during these difficult times. We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Here are a few of our favorite fruits that are currently, or will soon be in season:

Gold Nugget Mandarins- February-May

Golden Nugget Mandarins are one of our favorites to grow and eat! This sweetie is seedless and easy to peel. They are packed with flavor, high in vitamin C and fiber. We typically sell most of our crop to local schools.

Bacon, Hass, & Zutano Avocados- February-November

Bacon Avocados are known to be very creamy in texture. They have thin skin, a slightly lower oil content than most avocados and make great guacamole. Hass avocados are known for their buttery flavor and texture. They are the most common type of avocado found in grocery stores. But, we think ours are some of the best. Zutanos have thin skin and are the lightest in oil content. They are primary grown as a pollinator and make great smoothies. Because our fruit never sees cold storage, our avocados ripen evenly and are perfect for any recipe or snack.

Other Citrus

Our farm is bursting with so much citrus right now. We currently have over 30 varieties of citrus planted. Some of the varieties we have available currently are Moro, Toraco, and Red Valencia Blood Oranges, Minneola Tangelos, Bearss Lime, Finger Lime, Sweet Lime, Lemons, Cocktail Grapefruit, Pummelo, Cara Cara Navel, Navel Oranges, Tango Mandarin, and Pixie Mandarin. Please let us know if you have any question on current availability or flavor profiles.