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 Southcentral this week

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

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  1. 01
    Limes
    Peak season 20 cal · 0g protein 1347 recipes →
    $0.24 /ea ↓56%
  2. 02
    Bananas
    Peak season 105 cal · 1g protein 515 recipes →
    $0.33 /lb — steady
  3. 03
    Sweet Corn
    Peak season 77 cal · 3g protein 597 recipes →
    $0.44 /ear ↓25%
  4. 04
    Pears
    Peak season 101 cal · 1g protein 73 recipes →
    $0.50 /lb ↓78%
  5. 05
    Cucumbers
    Peak season 15 cal · 1g protein 806 recipes →
    $0.54 /ea ↓18%
  6. 06
    Cabbage
    Peak season 22 cal · 1g protein 430 recipes →
    $0.85 /lb — steady
  7. 07
    Lemons
    Peak season 17 cal · 1g protein 3200 recipes →
    $1.00 /ea — steady
  8. 08
    Avocados
    Peak season 160 cal · 2g protein 1037 recipes →
    $1.01 /ea ↓1%
  9. 09
    Potatoes
    Peak season 140 cal · 4g protein 875 recipes →
    $1.13 /lb — steady
  10. 10
    Onions
    Peak season 44 cal · 1g protein 5296 recipes →
    $1.18 /lb — steady
  11. 11
    Jalapeño Peppers
    Peak season 9 cal · 0g protein 825 recipes →
    $1.29 /lb — steady
  12. 12
    Sweet Potatoes
    Peak season 117 cal · 3g protein 450 recipes →
    $1.29 /lb — steady
  13. 13
    Bell Peppers
    Peak season 31 cal · 1g protein 1575 recipes →
    $1.42 /ea — steady
  14. 14
    Zucchini
    Peak season 20 cal · 1g protein 531 recipes →
    $1.47 /lb — steady
  15. 15
    Yellow Squash
    Peak season 21 cal · 1g protein 119 recipes →
    $1.47 /lb — steady
  16. 16
    Mangoes
    Peak season 99 cal · 1g protein 175 recipes →
    $1.49 /ea — steady
  17. 17
    Oranges
    In season 66 cal · 1g protein 480 recipes →
    $1.62 /lb ↓8%
  18. 18
    Tomatoes
    Peak season 22 cal · 1g protein 2397 recipes →
    $1.93 /lb — steady
  19. 19
    Peaches
    Peak season 59 cal · 1g protein 195 recipes →
    $1.93 /lb ↓18%
  20. 20
    Carrots
    Peak season 52 cal · 1g protein 1360 recipes →
    $1.99 /lb — steady
  21. 21
    Nectarines
    Peak season 62 cal · 2g protein 23 recipes →
    $2.13 /lb — steady
  22. 22
    Cantaloupe
    Peak season 54 cal · 1g protein 18 recipes →
    $2.16 /ea ↓24%
  23. 23
    Plums
    Peak season 30 cal · 0g protein 17 recipes →
    $2.20 /lb — steady
  24. 24
    Apples
    Peak season 86 cal · 0g protein 485 recipes →
    $2.45 /lb — steady
  25. 25
    Strawberries
    Out of season 46 cal · 1g protein 393 recipes →
    $2.49 /lb — steady
  26. 26
    Grapes
    Peak season 104 cal · 1g protein 71 recipes →
    $2.50 /lb — steady
  27. 27
    Raspberries
    Peak season 64 cal · 1g protein 188 recipes →
    $2.76 /6 oz — steady
  28. 28
    Blackberries
    Peak season 62 cal · 2g protein 68 recipes →
    $2.82 /6 oz — steady
  29. 29
    Pineapple
    In season 83 cal · 1g protein 223 recipes →
    $2.83 /ea ↓5%
  30. 30
    Green Beans
    Peak season 31 cal · 2g protein 200 recipes →
    $2.99 /lb — steady
  31. 31
    Blueberries
    Peak season 80 cal · 1g protein 317 recipes →
    $3.34 /pint — steady
  32. 32
    Lettuce
    Peak season 14 cal · 1g protein 575 recipes →
    $3.36 /ea — steady
  33. 33
    Cauliflower
    Peak season 27 cal · 2g protein 354 recipes →
    $3.47 /ea ↓13%
  34. 34
    Tangerines
    In season 55 cal · 1g protein 24 recipes →
    $3.83 /ea ↓15%
  35. 35
    Watermelon
    Peak season 45 cal · 1g protein 73 recipes →
    $4.47 /ea — steady
  36. 36
    Clementines
    In season 35 cal · 1g protein 20 recipes →
    $5.00 /bag — steady

Southcentral produce this week — FAQ

What produce is cheapest in the Southcentral this week?

As of the week of September 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Southcentral is Limes at $0.24/ea. Other low-price picks include Bananas ($0.33/lb) and Sweet Corn ($0.44/ear).

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

35 of our tracked items are in season in the Southcentral this week, including Limes, Bananas, Sweet Corn, Pears, Cucumbers and Cabbage.

Which produce dropped in price this week in the Southcentral?

Pears fell the most — down 78% to $0.50/lb. Limes (down 56%) and Sweet Corn (down 25%) 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.