Understanding Seasonal Vegetable Prices in Canada
Seasonal vegetable prices in Canada change a lot during the year. Let’s learn why this happens and how to save money on fresh veggies.
Why Do Vegetable Prices Change?
Prices go up and down because of:
- Weather
- How many veggies farmers grow
- How many people want to buy veggies
- The time of year
Key Takeaways
- Veggie prices change with the seasons
- Summer is often the cheapest time for many veggies
- Buying in season can save you lots of money
- Some veggies like carrots and potatoes are cheap all year
Seasons and Vegetable Prices
Season Price Trend Why? Spring Starting to go down New veggies are growing Summer Lowest Lots of veggies ready to eat Fall Going up a bit Last harvest of the year Winter Highest Fewer local veggies, more from far away Common Veggies and Their Cheap Seasons
Vegetable Cheapest Season Tomatoes Summer Carrots Fall Lettuce Spring and Fall Potatoes Fall Broccoli Fall Cauliflower Fall Cucumbers Summer Peppers Summer Zucchini Summer Green Beans Summer Peas Spring Asparagus Spring Spinach Spring and Fall Kale Fall Onions Fall Garlic Late Summer Squash Fall Eggplant Summer Radishes Spring Turnips Fall How Much Money Can You Save?
Vegetable Price in Season (CAD/kg) Price Out of Season (CAD/kg) Money Saved (CAD/kg) Tomatoes $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 Carrots $1.50 $2.50 $1.00 Lettuce $2.00 $4.00 $2.00 Potatoes $1.00 $1.50 $0.50 Broccoli $3.00 $5.50 $2.50 Cauliflower $2.50 $4.00 $1.50 Cucumbers $1.50 $3.00 $1.50 Peppers $3.00 $5.00 $2.00 Zucchini $2.00 $4.00 $2.00 Green Beans $2.50 $5.00 $2.50 Peas $3.00 $5.00 $2.00 Asparagus $4.00 $7.00 $3.00 Spinach $3.00 $5.00 $2.00 Kale $2.50 $4.00 $1.50 Onions $1.00 $2.00 $1.00 Garlic $5.00 $8.00 $3.00 Squash $1.50 $3.00 $1.50 Eggplant $2.50 $4.50 $2.00 Radishes $1.50 $3.00 $1.50 Turnips $2.00 $3.50 $1.50 Tips to Save Money on Veggies
- Buy veggies when they’re in season
- Look for sales at the store
- Try frozen veggies (they’re cheaper in winter)
- Grow your own veggies if you can
Veggies That Stay Cheap All Year
Some veggies don’t change price much. They’re always a good buy:
- Carrots
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Cabbage
Fun Veggie Facts
- Tomatoes are really a fruit, but we eat them like a veggie
- Carrots were first grown to be purple, not orange
- Potatoes were the first food grown in space
Now you know why vegetable prices change in Canada. By buying smart, you can eat lots of yummy veggies without spending too much money. Remember to check what’s in season and look for good deals at the store!
Explore More on Seasonal Vegetables
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- Where to Buy Seasonal Produce
- Best Farms for Seasonal Produce in Canada
- Winter Produce Guide
- A Guide to the Best Fall Vegetables in Canada
- Spring Produce in Canada
- Eating Organic on a Budget
- Seasonal Herbs in Canada
- Ways to Save Money on Groceries
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