The Short-Season Morel Mushroom is in Now at Sigona’s!
The Short-Season Morel Mushroom is in Now! By Carmelo Sigona The rare wild Morel mushroom is cherished by chefs and foodies alike for its rich,...
The Short-Season Morel Mushroom is in Now! By Carmelo Sigona The rare wild Morel mushroom is cherished by chefs and foodies alike for its rich,...
California’s star fruit is in season now, just in time to become guacamole for your Super Bowl party! By Carmelo Sigona California avocados are practically...
Cauliflower: the Colorful Cruciferous Vegetable By Robbie Sigona Available now in colors ranging from clean white to rich purple and vibrant green, cauliflower is one of...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published September 14, 2017 · Last modified September 15, 2017
Fresh-picked, local apples are now available in our stores, including some unique heirloom varieties from Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville, Calif. Despite the latest hot spell,...
Just-Picked Corn for your BBQ! By Robbie Sigona Pools, sunscreen, watermelon, barbecues, Gizdich pies, corn on the cob…all of these just scream summer! We’re lucky to...
Summer’s Delight: Unique & Heirloom Melons By Robbie Sigona As we move into the height of summer, more melons make their way to our stores....
Treasured Heirloom Blenheim Apricots Available Now Rich, complex-flavored Blenheims are a local gem with a fleeting and extremely short season. By Robbie Sigona Heirloom Blenheim...
Farm Focus: Locally-grown Natural Thompson Seedless Grapes California’s all-around most popular grape! By Robbie Sigona The Thompson Seedless grape is no stranger to Californians –...
By Robbie Sigona There are many reasons why I love artichokes. The flavor of a locally grown artichoke is unmatchable, but the reason I love...
“You know how I stay cool all day on my tractor in 100-plus degree heat,” Paul Buxman asked me from his Sweet Home Ranch in...
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.