Cupaiuolo, Susan. Interview February 23, 2023

The Primavera Orchard was owned and operated by Giovanni and Susan Cupaiuolo from 1991 until Nino’s death in 2020 in Vista, California. It was a six acre peri-urban farm specializing in the growth, preparation, promotion and detailed hand-pollinated fruit from a variety of cherimoya trees. Cherimoya trees are a tropical fruit tree which will only grow in Southern California and are very expensive due to the complicated and dedicated care of the trees and cultivations. The Cupaiuolos later introduced blueberries to the area to provide this northern fruit into the local markets during the northern dormant season. Other fruits and vegetables were grown for personal use.

2023-02-23

California State University San Marcos University Library

Susan Cupaiuolo

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Oral Histories

Community history, North County Oral History Initiative, Women's experience

Susan Cupaiuolo, “Cupaiuolo, Susan. Interview February 23, 2023,” Voices of North County, accessed October 31, 2025, https://archivesoralhistories.csusm.edu/items/show/202.