Cheapest in-season produce in the Southeast this week
Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central
- 01 Tangerines$0.20 /ea ↓95%
- 02 Sweet Corn$0.34 /ear ↓89%
- 03 Carrots$0.50 /lb — steady
- 04 Lemons$0.66 /ea — steady
- 05 Cabbage$0.68 /lb ↓3%
- 06 Limes$0.71 /ea — steady
- 07 Cucumbers$0.79 /ea — steady
- 08 Potatoes$0.99 /lb ↓73%
- 09 Avocados$0.99 /ea — steady
- 10 Mangoes$0.99 /ea ↓18%
- 11 Bell Peppers$1.10 /ea — steady
- 12 Onions$1.17 /lb ↓21%
- 13 Eggplant$1.22 /lb — steady
- 14 Mushrooms$1.25 /8 oz ↓50%
- 15 Sweet Potatoes$1.38 /lb — steady
- 16 Celery$1.38 /ea ↓8%
- 17 Zucchini$1.69 /lb ↓14%
- 18 Yellow Squash$1.69 /lb ↓14%
- 19 Pears$1.78 /lb ↓5%
- 20 Tomatoes$1.82 /lb ↓6%
- 21 Apples$1.85 /lb — steady
- 22 Oranges$1.96 /lb — steady
- 23 Grapes$2.45 /lb ↓13%
- 24 Green Beans$2.52 /lb — steady
- 25 Strawberries$2.55 /lb ↓7%
- 26 Lettuce$2.98 /ea ↓23%
- 27 Broccoli$3.00 /lb — steady
- 28 Peaches$3.07 /lb — steady
- 29 Raspberries$3.22 /6 oz — steady
- 30 Blackberries$3.22 /6 oz ↓8%
- 31 Pineapple$3.33 /ea — steady
- 32 Brussels Sprouts$3.73 /lb — steady
- 33 Cauliflower$3.88 /ea — steady
- 34 Watermelon$3.98 /ea ↓13%
- 35 Blueberries$4.30 /pint — steady
- 36 Clementines$5.88 /bag — steady
Southeast produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Southeast this week?
As of the week of October 2, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Southeast is Tangerines at $0.20/ea. Other low-price picks include Sweet Corn ($0.34/ear) and Carrots ($0.50/lb).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Southeast right now?
35 of our tracked items are in season in the Southeast this week, including Tangerines, Sweet Corn, Carrots, Lemons, Cabbage and Limes.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Southeast?
Tangerines fell the most — down 95% to $0.20/ea. Sweet Corn (down 89%) and Potatoes (down 73%) 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.