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Delicious Citrus to Enjoy this Winter
The winter citrus season is here and we’re obsessed with all of the different varieties available in stores, farmers' markets, and the office. And they’re here just in time for the winter cold season! Citrus fruit is a fantastic source of vitamin C, and eating it regularly can ...
Fall In Love With Fuyu Persimmons!
November is a wonderful month for many reasons - we’re getting into the holiday season, the Bay Area weather is finally starting to cool, and persimmons are in season! Persimmons are an autumn specialty and are only in peak season from late October to the end of November.
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Popular Apple Varieties in Sigona's Fruit Baskets
There’s a lot to love about fall – the cooling weather, the changing color of leaves, the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes – but one of the things we’re most excited about is the bountiful fall fruit harvests. Apples are one of those quintessential autumnal crops, with farms opening their ...
Peachy-Perfect Fun Facts
Varieties You’ll See: Sigona’s carries three peach varieties - yellow, white, and flat donut peaches.
Where They Grow: Peaches originated in the Northwest region of China, which remains the world's largest peach producer, followed by Spain, Italy, Greece, and the United States. The top four peach-growing states are ...
All About Mangoes!
Varieties You’ll See: Sigona’s carries many mango varieties throughout the year: Kent, Ataulfo, Keitt, Hayden, Manila and Tommy Atkins. They each have their own peak season, so we add them to baskets as each new variety becomes available.
Where They Grow: Mangoes originated in India and Southeast ...