Cheapest in-season produce in the Midwest this week
Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central
- 01 Sweet Corn$0.33 /ear — steady
- 02 Bananas$0.56 /lb — steady
- 03 Lemons$0.69 /ea ↓13%
- 04 Cabbage$0.71 /lb ↓20%
- 05 Limes$0.88 /ea — steady
- 06 Cucumbers$0.90 /ea — steady
- 07 Jalapeño Peppers$0.99 /lb — steady
- 08 Potatoes$0.99 /lb ↓66%
- 09 Cauliflower$0.99 /ea ↓67%
- 10 Lettuce$0.99 /ea ↓76%
- 11 Avocados$1.06 /ea — steady
- 12 Sweet Potatoes$1.19 /lb — steady
- 13 Bell Peppers$1.22 /ea — steady
- 14 Onions$1.23 /lb ↓11%
- 15 Apples$1.24 /lb — steady
- 16 Carrots$1.50 /lb ↓22%
- 17 Celery$1.50 /ea ↓23%
- 18 Mushrooms$1.61 /8 oz — steady
- 19 Zucchini$1.71 /lb — steady
- 20 Yellow Squash$1.71 /lb — steady
- 21 Green Beans$1.81 /lb ↓23%
- 22 Mangoes$1.81 /ea — steady
- 23 Oranges$1.88 /lb — steady
- 24 Pears$1.92 /lb — steady
- 25 Tomatoes$2.01 /lb ↓14%
- 26 Grapes$2.43 /lb — steady
- 27 Broccoli$2.49 /lb — steady
- 28 Pineapple$2.63 /ea — steady
- 29 Raspberries$3.01 /6 oz — steady
- 30 Blackberries$3.09 /6 oz — steady
- 31 Peaches$3.10 /lb ↓18%
- 32 Strawberries$3.19 /lb — steady
- 33 Clementines$3.22 /bag ↓25%
- 34 Cantaloupe$3.83 /ea — steady
- 35 Blueberries$4.52 /pint ↓2%
- 36 Tangerines$4.57 /ea ↓19%
- 37 Watermelon$5.43 /ea — steady
Midwest produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Midwest this week?
As of the week of October 2, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Midwest is Sweet Corn at $0.33/ear. Other low-price picks include Bananas ($0.56/lb) and Lemons ($0.69/ea).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Midwest right now?
34 of our tracked items are in season in the Midwest this week, including Sweet Corn, Bananas, Lemons, Cabbage, Limes and Cucumbers.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Midwest?
Lettuce fell the most — down 76% to $0.99/ea. Cauliflower (down 67%) and Potatoes (down 66%) also dropped.
How often do SeasonSort prices update?
Weekly. Prices come from the USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops, published each Friday; SeasonSort refreshes every Saturday, so the numbers reflect this week's supermarket ads.
Where does SeasonSort get its produce prices?
From the USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops (FVWRETAIL), the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's weekly report that aggregates advertised supermarket prices across roughly 29,000 US stores, broken out by region.