Saving on groceries feels like a never-ending battle. The prices of everything are going up, so you may not be able to spend less than you did a few years ago, but you can still get good deals on everything at the grocery store if you’re smart about what you do. Here’s how to save on produce in 2025.

How to Save on Produce in 2025

Shop seasonally

Buying produce in season is the best way to save on produce. Buying strawberries in December is going to break your budget. I post monthly about what is in season each month. (See What to Buy in January)

Visit farmers’ markets

Not only will you automatically be able to shop from what’s in season, but you’ll also be supporting local farmers if you shop your farmers’ markets. You’re also guaranteed fresh produce and can mee the people selling you their food!

Join a produce co-op

Some co-ops only operate in the summer, while others operate year-round. You can help start your own produce co-op or join an existing one. Think about your rhythms of eating and shopping when you do this. We have a co-op in our area that is week to week, so if we have enough other produce or I find good deals at the store, I don’t order a box that week. Other co-ops require you to pay for a season, so you don’t have the option to opt out for a week.

Know when your store marks produce down

While some produce is obviously tossed if it gets old, you can often find deals on package or bagged produce (salad greens, etc.) as they get close to their expiration date. Many stores mark things down first thing in the morning, so it might be worth it to go to the same store once a week shortly after opening.

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