Cheapest in-season produce in the Southwest this week
Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central
- 01 Limes$0.33 /ea — steady
- 02 Sweet Corn$0.50 /ear — steady
- 03 Cucumbers$0.72 /ea — steady
- 04 Bananas$0.72 /lb ↓4%
- 05 Onions$0.78 /lb — steady
- 06 Lemons$0.80 /ea — steady
- 07 Jalapeño Peppers$0.91 /lb ↓35%
- 08 Mangoes$0.99 /ea ↓60%
- 09 Avocados$1.04 /ea ↓20%
- 10 Bell Peppers$1.09 /ea — steady
- 11 Apples$1.11 /lb ↓15%
- 12 Spinach$1.39 /bunch — steady
- 13 Garlic$1.49 /sleeve — steady
- 14 Cauliflower$1.49 /ea — steady
- 15 Cabbage$1.49 /lb — steady
- 16 Oranges$1.61 /lb ↓1%
- 17 Pears$1.69 /lb — steady
- 18 Broccoli$1.92 /lb — steady
- 19 Sweet Potatoes$1.99 /lb — steady
- 20 Lettuce$2.00 /ea — steady
- 21 Peaches$2.46 /lb ↓6%
- 22 Plums$2.49 /lb — steady
- 23 Kale$2.50 /lb — steady
- 24 Mushrooms$2.50 /8 oz — steady
- 25 Celery$2.50 /ea — steady
- 26 Cantaloupe$2.75 /ea ↓8%
- 27 Tomatoes$2.84 /lb — steady
- 28 Grapes$2.84 /lb — steady
- 29 Strawberries$2.89 /lb ↓2%
- 30 Carrots$2.99 /lb — steady
- 31 Pineapple$2.99 /ea ↓11%
- 32 Raspberries$3.16 /6 oz — steady
- 33 Blackberries$3.37 /6 oz — steady
- 34 Potatoes$3.99 /lb — steady
- 35 Blueberries$4.38 /pint — steady
- 36 Clementines$5.04 /bag — steady
- 37 Tangerines$6.79 /ea — steady
Southwest produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Southwest this week?
As of the week of October 2, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Southwest is Limes at $0.33/ea. Other low-price picks include Sweet Corn ($0.50/ear) and Cucumbers ($0.72/ea).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Southwest right now?
36 of our tracked items are in season in the Southwest this week, including Limes, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Bananas, Onions and Lemons.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Southwest?
Mangoes fell the most — down 60% to $0.99/ea. Jalapeño Peppers (down 35%) and Avocados (down 20%) 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.