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 Sweet Corn$0.40 /ear ↓22%
- 02 Kiwifruit$0.40 /ea ↓32%
- 03 Limes$0.48 /ea — steady
- 04 Lemons$0.53 /ea — steady
- 05 Bananas$0.59 /lb — steady
- 06 Cabbage$0.62 /lb ↓21%
- 07 Cucumbers$0.85 /ea — steady
- 08 Potatoes$0.89 /lb ↓17%
- 09 Carrots$1.00 /lb ↓60%
- 10 Avocados$1.03 /ea — steady
- 11 Onions$1.15 /lb ↓17%
- 12 Eggplant$1.18 /lb ↓16%
- 13 Yellow Squash$1.28 /lb ↓4%
- 14 Bell Peppers$1.33 /ea ↓4%
- 15 Zucchini$1.44 /lb — steady
- 16 Celery$1.50 /ea ↓1%
- 17 Apples$1.71 /lb ↓13%
- 18 Beets$1.79 /lb — steady
- 19 Mushrooms$1.94 /8 oz — steady
- 20 Pears$2.07 /lb — steady
- 21 Tomatoes$2.09 /lb — steady
- 22 Mangoes$2.20 /ea — steady
- 23 Peaches$2.21 /lb ↓26%
- 24 Grapes$2.26 /lb ↓4%
- 25 Oranges$2.46 /lb — steady
- 26 Kale$2.50 /lb — steady
- 27 Grapefruit$2.50 /lb — steady
- 28 Nectarines$2.65 /lb — steady
- 29 Plums$2.74 /lb — steady
- 30 Lettuce$2.77 /ea ↓4%
- 31 Cantaloupe$2.81 /ea — steady
- 32 Raspberries$2.84 /6 oz ↓7%
- 33 Blackberries$2.96 /6 oz ↓4%
- 34 Jalapeño Peppers$2.99 /lb — steady
- 35 Pineapple$2.99 /ea ↓12%
- 36 Strawberries$3.02 /lb ↓11%
- 37 Cauliflower$3.09 /ea — steady
- 38 Green Beans$3.31 /lb — steady
- 39 Blueberries$3.89 /pint — steady
- 40 Tangerines$4.01 /ea ↓18%
- 41 Honeydew$4.29 /ea ↓28%
- 42 Brussels Sprouts$4.56 /lb — steady
- 43 Watermelon$5.24 /ea ↓13%
- 44 Clementines$5.97 /bag — steady
- 45 Garlic$5.99 /sleeve — steady
Northeast produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Northeast this week?
As of the week of September 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Northeast is Sweet Corn at $0.40/ear. Other low-price picks include Kiwifruit ($0.40/ea) and Limes ($0.48/ea).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Northeast right now?
44 of our tracked items are in season in the Northeast this week, including Sweet Corn, Kiwifruit, Limes, Lemons, Bananas and Cabbage.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Northeast?
Carrots fell the most — down 60% to $1.00/lb. Kiwifruit (down 32%) and Honeydew (down 28%) 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.