Vegetables

Produce Express carries a variety of organic and conventionally grown produce from small family farmers and growers to supply our customers with the freshest local, seasonal produce throughout the year.

We send our experienced buyer to the San Francisco market six nights a week to personally select our specialty produce items. We take great pride in being able to procure almost any specialty item overnight.

For a full list of what we carry, please contact our office or your personal sales representative.

Artichokes

Artichokes are edible thistle plants, recognized for their tough, spiky exterior and tender, flavorful heart. Typically green or purple, they consist of la...

Asparagus

Asparagus is a green, spear-shaped vegetable known for its tender texture and slightly earthy, grassy flavor. It's a good source of vitamins A, C, E, and K...

Beans - Summer

"Summer beans" typically refers to a variety of fresh beans harvested during the summer months. These beans include green beans, snap beans, and wax beans,...

Broccoli

Broccoli is a green vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family. It has a thick stalk, branching stems, and tightly clustered green florets. It's rich in ...

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are small, leafy green vegetables resembling miniature cabbages. They grow in clusters along a thick stalk and have a slightly bitter flav...

Cabbage

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable with dense, rounded heads of tightly packed leaves, typically green or purple. It's part of the Brassica family, which include...

Carrots

A carrot is a root vegetable, typically orange in color, with a crisp texture when fresh. It's commonly used in cooking, either raw in salads or cooked in ...

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a white, edible flowering plant in the cabbage family, known for its dense, compact head composed of undeveloped flower buds. It has a mild,...

Celery

Celery consists of long, slender, pale green stalks that are crisp and crunchy. Each stalk is ribbed on the outer surface, with a smooth, firm texture.

Chicories

Chicories are a group of leafy vegetables known for their slightly bitter flavor. They include varieties like radicchio, endive, and escarole. These greens...

Corn

Corn, also known as maize, is a cereal plant originally domesticated in southern Mexico. It's a major staple food crop that produces large kernels on ears,...

Cucumber

A cucumber is a green, elongated vegetable belonging to the gourd family. It has a crisp, refreshing texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Cucumbers ...

Eggplant

Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a purple, spongy vegetable with a mild, slightly bitter taste. It has a glossy skin and is commonly used in dishes li...

Garlic

Garlic is a bulbous plant from the Allium family, closely related to onions, leeks, and shallots. It has a strong, pungent flavor and aroma, making it a po...

Greens

Leeks

Leeks are a vegetable in the allium family, related to onions, garlic, and shallots. They have a mild, sweet onion-like flavor and are characterized by the...

Lettuce

Lettuce is a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches. It has a crisp texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. There are various type...

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a type of fungi with a typically fleshy, spore-producing fruiting body. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, and can be found in d...

Onions

Onions are a type of vegetable known for their strong flavor and aroma. They come in various colors, including white, yellow, and red, and can be eaten raw...

Peas

Peas are small, round, green legumes that grow in pods. They're known for their sweet flavor and tender texture, and they're commonly used in a variety of ...

Peppers, Hot

Hot peppers are a type of chili pepper known for their spicy heat, which comes from a compound called capsaicin. They can range in heat from mildly spicy t...

Peppers, Sweet

Sweet peppers, often referred to as bell peppers, are vibrant vegetables with a crisp, juicy texture and a sweet, mild flavor. They come in various colors,...

Potato

The potato is a starchy tuber from the plant Solanum tuberosum. It’s a versatile vegetable commonly used in various dishes worldwide. Potatoes can be boile...

Root Vegetables

Root vegetables are edible plants where the main part consumed is the root. They grow underground and are known for their starchy, fibrous texture and ofte...

Squash, Summer

Squash is a popular summer vegetable known for its versatility and mild flavor. It comes in various types, including zucchini and yellow squash, and is oft...

Squash, Winter

Squash – Winter is a variety of squash that's typically harvested in the colder months. It has a hard, tough skin and sweet, creamy flesh that becomes more...

Tomato

Heirloom tomatoes are a diverse group of tomato varieties prized for their exceptional flavor, texture, and often unique colors. They are grown from seeds ...