Cheapest in-season produce in the Northeast this week
Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central
- 01 Limes$0.44 /ea ↓4%
- 02 Sweet Corn$0.55 /ear — steady
- 03 Bananas$0.62 /lb ↓2%
- 04 Lemons$0.65 /ea — steady
- 05 Cucumbers$0.72 /ea ↓33%
- 06 Cabbage$0.78 /lb ↓3%
- 07 Kiwifruit$0.85 /ea — steady
- 08 Avocados$0.92 /ea ↓10%
- 09 Carrots$0.99 /lb ↓55%
- 10 Beets$0.99 /lb — steady
- 11 Mangoes$0.99 /ea ↓59%
- 12 Bell Peppers$1.18 /ea ↓6%
- 13 Green Beans$1.20 /lb ↓66%
- 14 Potatoes$1.26 /lb ↓12%
- 15 Eggplant$1.34 /lb ↓8%
- 16 Yellow Squash$1.36 /lb ↓12%
- 17 Onions$1.41 /lb ↓4%
- 18 Apples$1.42 /lb — steady
- 19 Zucchini$1.48 /lb ↓1%
- 20 Celery$1.48 /ea ↓15%
- 21 Sweet Potatoes$1.60 /lb — steady
- 22 Pears$1.85 /lb — steady
- 23 Mushrooms$1.95 /8 oz — steady
- 24 Jalapeño Peppers$1.99 /lb — steady
- 25 Garlic$1.99 /sleeve ↓33%
- 26 Kale$1.99 /lb ↓43%
- 27 Oranges$1.99 /lb ↓15%
- 28 Lettuce$2.17 /ea — steady
- 29 Tomatoes$2.21 /lb — steady
- 30 Broccoli$2.21 /lb — steady
- 31 Peaches$2.29 /lb ↓22%
- 32 Grapes$2.32 /lb — steady
- 33 Pineapple$2.49 /ea — steady
- 34 Raspberries$2.92 /6 oz — steady
- 35 Blackberries$2.94 /6 oz ↓21%
- 36 Brussels Sprouts$3.44 /lb — steady
- 37 Cantaloupe$3.49 /ea — steady
- 38 Strawberries$3.59 /lb — steady
- 39 Cauliflower$3.99 /ea — steady
- 40 Clementines$4.42 /bag ↓13%
- 41 Tangerines$4.55 /ea — steady
- 42 Blueberries$5.17 /pint ↓2%
Northeast produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Northeast this week?
As of the week of October 2, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Northeast is Limes at $0.44/ea. Other low-price picks include Sweet Corn ($0.55/ear) and Bananas ($0.62/lb).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Northeast right now?
39 of our tracked items are in season in the Northeast this week, including Limes, Sweet Corn, Bananas, Lemons, Cucumbers and Cabbage.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Northeast?
Green Beans fell the most — down 66% to $1.20/lb. Mangoes (down 59%) and Carrots (down 55%) 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.