Cheapest in-season produce in the Southcentral this week
Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central
- 01 Lemons$0.19 /ea — steady
- 02 Limes$0.22 /ea — steady
- 03 Sweet Corn$0.50 /ear ↓18%
- 04 Carrots$0.50 /lb — steady
- 05 Kiwifruit$0.50 /ea — steady
- 06 Cucumbers$0.61 /ea ↓13%
- 07 Cabbage$0.69 /lb ↓9%
- 08 Beets$0.79 /lb — steady
- 09 Potatoes$0.87 /lb ↓73%
- 10 Bell Peppers$1.01 /ea ↓4%
- 11 Onions$1.06 /lb — steady
- 12 Avocados$1.06 /ea — steady
- 13 Sweet Potatoes$1.13 /lb — steady
- 14 Apples$1.43 /lb ↓7%
- 15 Tomatoes$1.53 /lb ↓16%
- 16 Jalapeño Peppers$1.59 /lb — steady
- 17 Oranges$1.69 /lb — steady
- 18 Pears$1.77 /lb ↓21%
- 19 Mushrooms$1.98 /8 oz — steady
- 20 Garlic$1.99 /sleeve — steady
- 21 Broccoli$2.21 /lb — steady
- 22 Pineapple$2.55 /ea ↓4%
- 23 Grapes$2.69 /lb — steady
- 24 Peaches$2.74 /lb ↓6%
- 25 Cantaloupe$2.96 /ea — steady
- 26 Green Beans$2.99 /lb — steady
- 27 Lettuce$3.30 /ea — steady
- 28 Raspberries$3.42 /6 oz — steady
- 29 Strawberries$3.51 /lb — steady
- 30 Tangerines$3.56 /ea ↓16%
- 31 Blackberries$3.97 /6 oz — steady
- 32 Clementines$4.04 /bag ↓33%
- 33 Blueberries$4.46 /pint ↓5%
Southcentral produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Southcentral this week?
As of the week of October 2, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Southcentral is Lemons at $0.19/ea. Other low-price picks include Limes ($0.22/ea) and Sweet Corn ($0.50/ear).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Southcentral right now?
32 of our tracked items are in season in the Southcentral this week, including Lemons, Limes, Sweet Corn, Carrots, Kiwifruit and Cucumbers.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Southcentral?
Potatoes fell the most — down 73% to $0.87/lb. Clementines (down 33%) and Pears (down 21%) 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.