Our Crops

Diversity in the Soil

The Linden microclimate provides us with a unique canvas. From the popcorn blossoms of spring cherries to the golden dust of the walnut harvest, we manage four distinct crops with a singular standard of excellence.

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Each crop represents a specific chapter of the Machado legacy and a unique seasonal window in the Central Valley.

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Almonds

Our Shasta and Independence almonds thrive in Linden's dry summers, producing a sweet, high-quality nut.

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Cherries

Linden's most famous crop. Six varieties harvested during the magical 3-week window in May and June.

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Olives

Grown specifically to be canned and eaten out of hand. Our Manzanilla variety is a classic Spanish table olive.

Walnuts

99% of U.S. walnuts are grown in the Central Valley. We specialize in 5 premium varieties including the iconic Chandler.

The Secret isn't the Seed.

It's the Soil.

While these four crops are physically different, they share a common nursery: a regenerative soil ecosystem. By using sheep for grazing and diverse cover crops, we create a nutrient-dense environment that results in a cleaner harvest.

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80%

of the world’s almond supply originates in the Central Valley.

#1

San Joaquin County leads California in Cherry production volume.