Robbie Sigona’s Produce Tips: Spring Garlic
Spring garlic has a short season at about 2 months, tops, so get them while you can! Choose garlic that is green all the way...
Spring garlic has a short season at about 2 months, tops, so get them while you can! Choose garlic that is green all the way...
All fresh cabbage should be green, or at least a light green. Avoid yellowing leaves as this would indicate older cabbage. Should have a fresh...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published January 13, 2014 · Last modified January 14, 2014
When purchasing Criminis, here is what you should look for: Fresh cut mushrooms should be white or light brown in the Crimini’s case. Older mushrooms...
Our Comice pears are brought to you by Medford, Oregon by the Meyers family. Since they are coming from the Northwest, these are the best...
First of all, these Pink Ladies are from a small organic farmer in Cuyama. The apples are not waxed, so you won’t get the shiny...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published November 3, 2013 · Last modified November 11, 2013
Fuyu persimmons are to be eaten firm like an apple, so… Choose Fuyu persimmons that are firm. They should not yield to pressure. Pick Fuyu...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published October 21, 2013 · Last modified October 22, 2013
Choose local pumpkins and squash that are heavy for their size as these will be the meatiest. Most pumpkins are edible with the exception of...
Select garlic that’s heavy for its size (older garlic will dry up and feel light). You’ll want garlic that’s firm so go ahead and give...
Now is absolutely best time of the year to buy this weight-loss inducing, super succulent gem. Great for jicama salad Choose jicama that’s as white...
Dry farmed, Early Girl and other select heirloom tomato varieties are grown without using water. They are grown in deep and rich topsoil that adequately...
Carmelo Sigona emigrated in 1912 from Sicily, bringing with him the tradition of making his own wine. His grandson and namesake, Carmelo Sigona, co-owner of Sigona's Farmers Market, has fond memories of his grandfather making wine and serving it at family meals on Sundays. After years of wanting to make his own wine just like Grandpa Sigona, present-day Carmelo has finally made his dreams come true. Tune in for more.
Nothing is more rewarding to Rob Sigona, our passionate produce buyer, than taking a road trip to visit one of Sigona's favorite farmers. About a five hour drive from the Bay Area, nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, is the town of Springville. There you will find a place seemingly untouched by time; a place called home to orange grower Ron Matik of Pleasant Oaks Ranch. Since 1984 Ron has grown some of the best heirloom navel oranges in the state, if not the world: the heirloom Washington Navel. "I have yet to taste an orange that is better than ours,” says Matik. “Maybe some with the same sweetness, but never better.” And Sigona's agrees! Heirloom Washington Navels are the variety that got the whole California citrus market booming all those years ago. It takes special attention from the farmer to tend to the soil and the variety to produce such outstanding fruit. "Small farmers, such as Ron, are a dwindling breed,” says Rob Sigona. “They’re passionate caretakers of the the land that produce exceptional quality; they are the rare gems." It is an achievement to find such great tasting oranges to bring in for our customers. We are excited to announce we’ll get a load of specially picked and packed heirloom Washington Navels in our store this week, delivered directly from Pleasant Oaks Ranch. So, come on by Sigona's to enjoy a slice of California’s prized history…for FREE! You can get a bag of free Pleasant Oaks Ranch oranges starting today through March 5th with your coupon when you spend $30 or more in the store.