How much is squash this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., squash is on sale for $1.91/lb on average, 37% above usual for late October. Squash is in season now. It’s usually cheapest in May, October and November.
$1.91/lb
Pricey
Grown all year in rotating regions.37% above usual for late October. In season.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Price | $1.50 | $1.55 | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.46 | $1.53 | $1.53 | $1.49 | $1.58 | $1.47 | $1.40 | $1.48 |
- Quality nowGood. Grown all year in rotating regions.
- Usually cheapestMay, October and November
- Most often on saleMay, July and August
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does squash cost at the grocery store?
In this week’s supermarket flyers across the U.S., squash is on sale for $1.91/lb on average, 37% above usual for late October.
Is squash in season right now?
Squash is in season now.
When is squash cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for squash were lowest in May, October and November, and it was most often on sale in May, July and August.