IN SEASON
Expect high prices on Florida berriesFor the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/24/08
The season for Chilean blueberries has ended, and Florida berries are starting this week. Prices will be high until Georgia berries come into season in another month. The asparagus harvest begins this week in Washington state.
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BEST BUYS
Red cabbage
Broccoli
Leeks and green onions
Yellow onions
Navel oranges (bagged)
LOOKING GOOD
Texas red grapefruit
Commercial strawberries
California artichokes
Mangoes
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Florida sweet corn
Snow peas
Locally grown lettuces and greens (collards, kale, turnips, mustard)
Locally grown organic green sweet onions
Locally grown arugula
New-crop beets
New-crop Florida red potatoes, size B
PRICES GOING UP
Blueberries
Bok choy
Asparagus
New-crop Georgia green cabbage
Florida green beans
Most apples
Organic strawberries
Florida celery
Chilean grapes
Chilean avocados
Spinach
Avocados
Brussels sprouts
• Organic strawberries are high this week.
IFFY
Cilantro
Mexican green beans
Limes
Arizona lettuce
Carrots
• Cilantro is looking a little worn, and you will have to pick out a lot of brown and shriveled leaves.
SEAFOOD
Flounder prices are high. Look for good prices on Louisiana crawfish and grouper and tuna. Mussels and clams are also priced well.
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