The Paul Ecke Ranch:
The Beginning
Today, approximately 70% of all the flowering poinsettias in the USA and
more than 50% worldwide get their start at the Paul Ecke Ranch in
Encinitas, California.

The Paul Ecke Ranch is proud to claim many of these moments through four family generations. Here's a look back at our rich heritage as we grow our business into the 21st Century.
Albert Ecke arrived in the Hollywood, California area in 1900, intending a brief stay on the way to Fiji. The Ecke family owned a health spa in Europe, and it was Albert's intent to open a similar business on the island. After a brief visit, and a return trip to Germany, Albert Ecke made his stay in California permanent in 1906 by settling in the Eagle Rock area.

Albert decided to venture into agriculture, establishing a fruit orchard and dairy farm. His real love was flowers, and he dabbled in growing several varieties.

The 1920s: Poinsettias take center stage
Albert Ecke
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