0 J Lateral Gates 2 & 3, Ehl 23

Description

This mature Citrus and Date Ranch consists of 240 gross acres, and 212.2 net farmable acres. There are two Parcels in this offering. APN#025-280-022-000, contains 220 gross acres, and APN#025-280-031-000 contains 20 gross acres. This manicured Citrus and Date Ranch offers the potential buyer a nice combination of Lemons, Grapefruit and Mandarin Oranges. Located in the North Eastern part of the valley, the grove is situated to take advantage of the softer soils that citrus thrives in, and the proximity to the Salton Sea is ideally situated to keep the Citrus in a "frost free" area in the winter, and cooler during the extreme heat experienced here during the Summer months. The first 70 acres of Eureka variety Lemons were planted in 2010. The next 70 acres of Lisbon variety Lemons were planted in 2011. Thirty-five acres of Rio Red Grapefruit, and 35 acres of Mandarin Oranges were planted in 2012. In addition to the citrus, there are 300 Date Trees on the property that are producing fruit each year as well. The citrus tree ages range from 11-13 years of age, approaching peak production years. The grove is well maintained with access to Colorado River Water from the East Highline Canal at Gate 23, and the J Lateral Canal at Gates 2 & 3. The historical water use of the ranch was 3.641 AF in 2016, 3.434 AF in 2017, 3.929 AF in 2018 and 3.397 AF in 2019. The EDP for the 2023 farm year is available on request, as are soil maps and tile maps. The ranch utilizes the latest in irrigation technology with a micro-sprinkler irrigation system. The irrigation system is augmented by pumps, filters and an under ground piping system. There is a fenced in yard and irrigation pond that sit on approximately two acres. Additionally, there is an equipment list that goes with the sale, that includes a 105V Spray Tractor, Air o fan GB 600 Sprayer, Custom mix tank, Skirter/Trimmer, three shipping containers, injection pump and miscellaneous hand harvesting tools.