What’s this? Chayote!
What’s this? Hints: This green, pear-shaped vegetable has pale, crisp flesh Its consistency and mild flavoring is similar to a cucumber or zucchini We like...
What’s this? Hints: This green, pear-shaped vegetable has pale, crisp flesh Its consistency and mild flavoring is similar to a cucumber or zucchini We like...
Maitake Mushrooms Some of you might recognize Maitake mushrooms by the name “Hen of the Woods.” This hardy mushroom variety varies in color, from pure...
These make wonderful salads and they’re great for wraps as the leaves are nice and big. To choose: Choose Bibb lettuce that has nice green...
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by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published March 29, 2017 · Last modified April 29, 2022
Fiddlehead season is short so get them while you can! Choose fiddleheads that are fresh and green. They tend to turn a darker brown when...
by Sigona's Farmers Market · Published March 22, 2017 · Last modified March 29, 2017
What’s this? Hints: — It may look like a ginger root, but it’s not. — It’s also known as a Jerusalem artichoke. — The white,...
Kiwi berries are rare little fruits that makes up for their size in taste. They’re sweeter and easier to eat than the regular kiwi—no need...
Heirloom watermelon radishes are characterized by their beautiful green-to-white exterior and bright pink interior. The watermelon radish is a unique variety of the daikon radish,...
When choosing a Pee Wee, choose the more elongated avocados. They will have a smaller pit than the short and rounder ones. First-of-the-season avocados of...
Choose Lacinato kale that is refrigerated or are kept fresh in open displays. Once picked, the natural gasses come out and the vitamins and nutrients...
Ever wondered what this rare, football-shaped “thing” is? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! It’s called a mamey and some will recognize it...
If you know, you know! Our longtime customers know when we say these two fruits are available, they need to hurry in to the market! The season for heirloom Santa Rosa plums and heirloom Blenheim apricots will be done before you know it. You can't find these treasures just anywhere, and Sigona's is honored to work with the local growers to bring in these favorites. Find us in two San Francisco Bay Area locations: in Redwood City across from Costco and Palo Alto in the Stanford Shopping Center.
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