SeasonSort Week of Sep 4 · updated Fri

Welcome to SeasonSort

What’s cheap & in season near you — and what to cook with it.

  1. 1We pull this week’s USDA supermarket prices for your region.
  2. 2See what produce & proteins are cheapest and in season right now.
  3. 3Sort recipes by budget, protein, time, or vibe — then cook.

Cheapest in-season produce in the Northwest this week

Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central

This week
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  1. 01
    Sweet Corn
    Peak season 77 cal · 3g protein 597 recipes →
    $0.60 /ear — steady
  2. 02
    Limes
    Peak season 20 cal · 0g protein 1347 recipes →
    $0.69 /ea — steady
  3. 03
    Lemons
    Peak season 17 cal · 1g protein 3200 recipes →
    $0.72 /ea — steady
  4. 04
    Potatoes
    Peak season 140 cal · 4g protein 875 recipes →
    $0.94 /lb — steady
  5. 05
    Cucumbers
    Peak season 15 cal · 1g protein 806 recipes →
    $0.98 /ea — steady
  6. 06
    Bell Peppers
    Peak season 31 cal · 1g protein 1575 recipes →
    $1.36 /ea — steady
  7. 07
    Cabbage
    In season 22 cal · 1g protein 430 recipes →
    $1.39 /lb — steady
  8. 08
    Apples
    Peak season 86 cal · 0g protein 485 recipes →
    $1.49 /lb ↓38%
  9. 09
    Celery
    Peak season 15 cal · 1g protein 761 recipes →
    $1.62 /ea — steady
  10. 10
    Cauliflower
    Peak season 27 cal · 2g protein 354 recipes →
    $1.68 /ea — steady
  11. 11
    Avocados
    Peak season 160 cal · 2g protein 1037 recipes →
    $1.71 /ea — steady
  12. 12
    Pears
    Peak season 101 cal · 1g protein 73 recipes →
    $1.79 /lb ↓13%
  13. 13
    Onions
    Peak season 44 cal · 1g protein 5296 recipes →
    $1.94 /lb — steady
  14. 14
    Tomatoes
    Peak season 22 cal · 1g protein 2397 recipes →
    $1.96 /lb — steady
  15. 15
    Zucchini
    Peak season 20 cal · 1g protein 531 recipes →
    $1.99 /lb ↓29%
  16. 16
    Mushrooms
    Peak season 21 cal · 3g protein 782 recipes →
    $2.00 /8 oz ↓20%
  17. 17
    Lettuce
    Peak season 14 cal · 1g protein 575 recipes →
    $2.23 /ea ↓11%
  18. 18
    Watermelon
    Peak season 45 cal · 1g protein 73 recipes →
    $2.37 /ea — steady
  19. 19
    Peaches
    Peak season 59 cal · 1g protein 195 recipes →
    $2.53 /lb ↓27%
  20. 20
    Grapes
    Peak season 104 cal · 1g protein 71 recipes →
    $2.53 /lb ↓11%
  21. 21
    Plums
    Peak season 30 cal · 0g protein 17 recipes →
    $2.99 /lb — steady
  22. 22
    Pineapple
    In season 83 cal · 1g protein 223 recipes →
    $2.99 /ea ↓40%
  23. 23
    Cantaloupe
    Peak season 54 cal · 1g protein 18 recipes →
    $3.06 /ea ↓32%
  24. 24
    Raspberries
    Peak season 64 cal · 1g protein 188 recipes →
    $3.10 /6 oz ↓25%
  25. 25
    Strawberries
    Out of season 46 cal · 1g protein 393 recipes →
    $3.22 /lb — steady
  26. 26
    Blackberries
    In season 62 cal · 2g protein 68 recipes →
    $3.41 /6 oz ↓18%
  27. 27
    Blueberries
    In season 80 cal · 1g protein 317 recipes →
    $4.27 /pint ↓26%
  28. 28
    Tangerines
    In season 55 cal · 1g protein 24 recipes →
    $5.42 /ea — steady

Northwest produce this week — FAQ

What produce is cheapest in the Northwest this week?

As of the week of September 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Northwest is Sweet Corn at $0.60/ear. Other low-price picks include Limes ($0.69/ea) and Lemons ($0.72/ea).

What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Northwest right now?

27 of our tracked items are in season in the Northwest this week, including Sweet Corn, Limes, Lemons, Potatoes, Cucumbers and Bell Peppers.

Which produce dropped in price this week in the Northwest?

Pineapple fell the most — down 40% to $2.99/ea. Apples (down 38%) and Cantaloupe (down 32%) 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.