KarynMC Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hi! I'm new ... Anyway, I typically go to the Falls Church Farmer's Market ... but as a professional writer I'm finding the fruit prices a bit out of my price range ($5 for 3 apples? $3 for 3 small peaches?). I am originally from Frederick, MD, so I'm used to getting bushels of fruit for $20! Someone suggested that maybe local produce stands will sell fruit for less ... but I haven't seen any and don't know where to start looking. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Someone suggested that maybe local produce stands will sell fruit for less ... but I haven't seen any and don't know where to start looking. Any suggestions?1) Go at the very end of a farmers market--rather than truck their produce back home, many farmers will be open to negotiating slightly lower prices. 2) Check for culls and seconds--some places will have a box set aside for fruit that is misshapen, bruised or cracked that they sell at a big discount, and you can often find perfectly usable produce. It may not last as long, but if you can use it within a couple of days of the market, it's a good deal. 3) If you are really interested in cheap prices for decent fresh produce, the Asian markets are the best places to shop: near you--H Mart (Merrifield), Grand Mart (Seven Corners), Great Wall (Near H Mart), Super H (Fairfax). Also, other that the Asian markets, Shoppers Food Warehouse (Seven Corners), of all of the local big supermarkets, has the cheapest prices for produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Should you have the time or opportunity to work for a farmer selling produce at the market, you usually get paid in produce as well as cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.H. Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ask if they have a bushel or half bushel price. I always buy my apples this way at the Arlington market and it is way more cost effective than getting just a couple pounds. Also, consider making the trek back to Frederick now and then and loading up on fruit. My in-laws live in PA and when we go visit, I'll frequently buy a bushel of peaches in the summer or apples in the fall. Peaches picked when they're still slightly firm but look ripe (color-wise) will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. They'll ripen on the counter in a day or so and be absolutely perfect and juicy. Apples will keep for months in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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