Steven and Vickie Murray of Murray Family Farms, in Arvin, sell Sequoia brand cherries, varieties that are very good early-season fruits, at the Santa Monica farmers market. At right, Sassan Rostamian, owner and chef of Sauce on Hampton restaurant in Venice, buys a box of cherries. (David Karp / For The Times)
A closer look at Sequoia, a new brand of three cherry varieties. (David Karp / For the Times)
Steven and Vickie Murray of Murray Family Farms are selling the Glenred variety. (David Karp / For The Times)
A closer look at the Glenred variety of Sequoia. (David Karp / For The Times)
Green apricots grown by Vilma Causey of Briar Patch Farms of Kingsburg at the Santa Monica farmers market. (David Karp / For the Times)
Proof that it’s organic: A colorful caterpillar making its way across a bunch of rosemary grown by Jerry Rutiz of Arroyo Grande, at the Santa Monica farmers market. (David Karp / For The Times)
