Always buy local. Our globe-variety artichokes come from the Pezzini family in Castroville. These ‘chokes are guaranteed to be the freshest artichokes around and are quite meaty.
As with any good fruit or vegetable, they should feel heavy for their size. Light airy artichokes have less meat and are usually old.
Check for freshness by giving the artichoke a gentle squeeze; they should squeak.
Artichoke leaves should be tight and not too open.
The stem should have a fresh cut on it. Older artichokes will have a dark brown stem.
For storage, refrigerate (unwashed) in a plastic bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture for up to 5 days.
Robbie Sigona is our produce buyer. He works with local farmers and scours the market for the very best in fresh fruits and vegetables – some you won’t find anywhere else.
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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