Produce prices have risen 5 percent this year, more than double the increase seen most years. Avocados and melons have had the highest increases. The first harvests of yellow squash and green beans are making their way to local farmers markets. Look for good prices on red potatoes.

BEST BUYS
Limes
Navel oranges
Vidalia onions
Leeks
Spinach
Tomatoes
New-crop round red potatoes

• Georgia grown green cabbage is available and prices are low.

LOOKING GOOD
Locally grown Swiss chard
Locally grown lettuce mixes
Small avocados
Cantaloupe
Watermelon

• Sunny days and cool nights have produced beautiful locally grown and organic lettuces and spring mix. Look for them in farmers markets.

PRICES GOING UP
Bell peppers
Beets
Celery
Florida white sweet corn
Apples
Avocados
Blueberries
Grapefruit

IFFY
Mexican bulk-bagged carrots
Early-crop Georgia peaches
Early-crop Georgia cucumbers
Mexican eggplant
Green peas
California cherries
Mexican mangoes
Strawberries

SEAFOOD
Look for good supplies of Florida amberjack, red and black grouper, mahi mahi, yellowtail snapper, fresh shrimp and Virginia soft-shell crab in all sizes.