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 Southeast 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
    Tangerines
    In season 55 cal · 1g protein 24 recipes →
    $0.20 /ea ↓84%
  2. 02
    Limes
    Peak season 20 cal · 0g protein 1347 recipes →
    $0.27 /ea — steady
  3. 03
    Sweet Corn
    Peak season 77 cal · 3g protein 597 recipes →
    $0.39 /ear ↓34%
  4. 04
    Bananas
    Peak season 105 cal · 1g protein 515 recipes →
    $0.59 /lb — steady
  5. 05
    Lemons
    Peak season 17 cal · 1g protein 3200 recipes →
    $0.65 /ea ↓6%
  6. 06
    Cucumbers
    Peak season 15 cal · 1g protein 806 recipes →
    $0.69 /ea ↓13%
  7. 07
    Cabbage
    Peak season 22 cal · 1g protein 430 recipes →
    $0.71 /lb ↓4%
  8. 08
    Sweet Potatoes
    Peak season 117 cal · 3g protein 450 recipes →
    $0.98 /lb ↓22%
  9. 09
    Celery
    Peak season 15 cal · 1g protein 761 recipes →
    $0.98 /ea — steady
  10. 10
    Potatoes
    Peak season 140 cal · 4g protein 875 recipes →
    $0.99 /lb ↓73%
  11. 11
    Avocados
    Peak season 160 cal · 2g protein 1037 recipes →
    $1.01 /ea ↓7%
  12. 12
    Bell Peppers
    Peak season 31 cal · 1g protein 1575 recipes →
    $1.05 /ea ↓2%
  13. 13
    Onions
    Peak season 44 cal · 1g protein 5296 recipes →
    $1.44 /lb — steady
  14. 14
    Zucchini
    Peak season 20 cal · 1g protein 531 recipes →
    $1.48 /lb — steady
  15. 15
    Yellow Squash
    Peak season 21 cal · 1g protein 119 recipes →
    $1.48 /lb ↓23%
  16. 16
    Tomatoes
    Peak season 22 cal · 1g protein 2397 recipes →
    $1.75 /lb ↓23%
  17. 17
    Eggplant
    Peak season 21 cal · 1g protein 163 recipes →
    $1.99 /lb — steady
  18. 18
    Apples
    Peak season 86 cal · 0g protein 485 recipes →
    $1.99 /lb — steady
  19. 19
    Oranges
    In season 66 cal · 1g protein 480 recipes →
    $1.99 /lb — steady
  20. 20
    Mushrooms
    Peak season 21 cal · 3g protein 782 recipes →
    $2.00 /8 oz — steady
  21. 21
    Peaches
    Peak season 59 cal · 1g protein 195 recipes →
    $2.09 /lb ↓23%
  22. 22
    Pears
    Peak season 101 cal · 1g protein 73 recipes →
    $2.16 /lb — steady
  23. 23
    Grapes
    Peak season 104 cal · 1g protein 71 recipes →
    $2.34 /lb — steady
  24. 24
    Nectarines
    Peak season 62 cal · 2g protein 23 recipes →
    $2.72 /lb — steady
  25. 25
    Strawberries
    Out of season 46 cal · 1g protein 393 recipes →
    $2.74 /lb ↓1%
  26. 26
    Plums
    Peak season 30 cal · 0g protein 17 recipes →
    $2.79 /lb — steady
  27. 27
    Cantaloupe
    Peak season 54 cal · 1g protein 18 recipes →
    $2.89 /ea ↓11%
  28. 28
    Lettuce
    Peak season 14 cal · 1g protein 575 recipes →
    $2.98 /ea ↓25%
  29. 29
    Broccoli
    Peak season 31 cal · 3g protein 415 recipes →
    $3.00 /lb — steady
  30. 30
    Cauliflower
    Peak season 27 cal · 2g protein 354 recipes →
    $3.00 /ea ↓3%
  31. 31
    Blackberries
    Peak season 62 cal · 2g protein 68 recipes →
    $3.01 /6 oz ↓11%
  32. 32
    Raspberries
    Peak season 64 cal · 1g protein 188 recipes →
    $3.18 /6 oz ↓7%
  33. 33
    Pineapple
    In season 83 cal · 1g protein 223 recipes →
    $3.91 /ea — steady
  34. 34
    Blueberries
    Peak season 80 cal · 1g protein 317 recipes →
    $4.23 /pint — steady
  35. 35
    Watermelon
    Peak season 45 cal · 1g protein 73 recipes →
    $4.55 /ea ↓20%
  36. 36
    Honeydew
    Peak season 58 cal · 1g protein 3 recipes →
    $4.96 /ea — steady
  37. 37
    Clementines
    In season 35 cal · 1g protein 20 recipes →
    $5.99 /bag — steady

Southeast produce this week — FAQ

What produce is cheapest in the Southeast this week?

As of the week of September 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Southeast is Tangerines at $0.20/ea. Other low-price picks include Limes ($0.27/ea) and Sweet Corn ($0.39/ear).

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

36 of our tracked items are in season in the Southeast this week, including Tangerines, Limes, Sweet Corn, Bananas, Lemons and Cucumbers.

Which produce dropped in price this week in the Southeast?

Tangerines fell the most — down 84% to $0.20/ea. Potatoes (down 73%) and Sweet Corn (down 34%) 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.