Look for spears that are compact with no signs of flowering on the tips.
The asparagus should have a fresh cut on the bottom and it should have a green color all the way down the stalk, with as little white as possible.
Color or size is a matter of preference. Thin asparagus tastes stronger and more grassy. Thicker spears taste sweeter.
Did you know… the white asparagus is not a different variety? It’s just regular asparagus that’s been chlorophyll-deprived by being grown away from sunlight either under earthen mounds or plastic.
One end is the tough stem end; the other is the tender flower. To separate, hold it on both ends and bend. The stalk will snap at its natural breaking point.
Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
If you have room in the fridge, and lots of extra time on your hands, cut asparagus and place in a bowl or saucer of water for a long life. This will actually bring older asparagus back to life.
Learn from the pro with more than 50 years experience in the produce industry! Paul Sigona, one of the owners of Sigona's Farmers Market, will be at our Redwood City market from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025, to share with you some tips for selecting the best stone fruits, kiwi, tangerines, melons, mangos and more. This is the best time of year for some of these fruits, and Paul is a master of them all!
Sigona's Farmers Market is celebrating 50 years in business in 2025. We started out as a series of small roadside fruit stands in Morgan Hill, Calif., and moved up to Redwood City on the San Francisco Peninsula 1984. We're grateful for our loyal customers for all the support and hope to see you Saturday, June 21, as we continue celebrating our 50th year!
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