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.
It's melon mania time at Sigona's! The best cantaloupe of the season is now available from Turlock. They're grown by the Smith family who have grown melons for more than 100 years. They're fourth generation farmers and they know how to grow the best!
These are picked full slip, meaning they come off the vine naturally when they're perfectly ripe, flavorful and sweet. These have a very thin rind so it's almost all fruit!
This week only, July 2 - 8th, 2025, you can get one for free with your coupon when you spend $30+ in our markets. Visit blog.sigonas.com to find the coupon and we'll see you in the store!
Visit us in Redwood City and Palo Alto, California. Check out www.sigonas.com for more info and to shop from some of our outstanding products, such as dried fruits & nuts, marinara, olive oil, balsamics and more.
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