When it comes to getting the freshest produce at the lowest prices, timing matters. Knowing when to shop can help you get the best deals on fruits, vegetables and more at your local Sprouts Farmers Market.
When does Sprouts get produce shipments?
Sprouts receives fresh produce deliveries 6 days a week. Shipments arrive overnight and are stocked first thing in the morning before stores open. This ensures the produce you see on the shelves each day is as fresh as can be.
What days do different types of produce arrive?
While produce shipments arrive daily, different types of fruits and veggies show up on certain days:
- Lettuces, greens, herbs – Daily deliveries
- Root vegetables – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
- Citrus – Mondays, Thursdays
- Melons – Tuesdays, Fridays
- Berries – Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
- Tropical fruit – Wednesdays, Saturdays
- Apples, pears – Daily deliveries
When does Sprouts discount produce?
Sprouts marks down produce prices twice per day – once in the morning and again in the afternoon. Items are discounted by department throughout the day according to the following usual schedule:
| Department | Morning Markdown Time | Afternoon Markdown Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lettuces, greens, herbs | 8 am | 4 pm |
| Root vegetables, mushrooms | 10 am | 6 pm |
| Citrus | 11 am | 7 pm |
| Melons, pineapple, grapes | 12 pm | 8 pm |
| Berries, cherries | 1 pm | 9 pm |
| Tropical fruit | 2 pm | 10 pm |
| Apples, pears, stone fruit | 3 pm | 11 pm |
When are the best days to shop produce at Sprouts?
Taking into account delivery schedules and markdown times, the best days to shop produce at Sprouts are:
Mondays
Mondays are a great day to shop root vegetables like potatoes, carrots and beets that arrive fresh that morning. You can also find good deals on citrus. Hit the markdowns in the lettuce department in the morning and melons in the afternoon.
Tuesdays
Stop by on Tuesday to pick up berries and melons at peak freshness. Expect just-arrived shipments of tropical fruit as well. Catch lettuce discounts in the morning and early afternoon.
Wednesdays
Wednesday is a prime day for tropical fruits and root vegetables. Shop the markdowns on citrus in the late morning and melons in the afternoon.
Thursdays
Shop for citrus and berries on Thursday – new shipments of both should be on shelves. Time your shopping for discounts on root veggies and lettuces earlier in the day.
Fridays
Fridays are ideal for melons and root vegetables that arrive fresh that morning. Look for deals on berries and tropical fruit in the afternoon.
Saturdays
Stop by for just-arrived shipments of berries and tropical fruit on Saturday. Shop the afternoon markdowns on melons, citrus, apples and pears.
Sundays
Sundays are the least ideal day for produce shopping since no deliveries arrive at Sprouts on this day. However, good deals can still be found on afternoon markdowns across all departments.
Tips for saving money on produce at Sprouts
Follow these tips to get the freshest, best quality fruits and veggies at the lowest prices:
- Shop on delivery days for each type of produce.
- Check markdown areas first thing in the morning and again before closing.
- Look for manager specials on overripe or short shelf-life items.
- Buy in bulk and freeze, can or preserve excess to reduce waste.
- Grab discounted “ugly” produce that’s perfectly good on the inside.
- Use coupons and join the Sprouts loyalty program for exclusive deals.
Conclusion
Timing your produce shopping around delivery schedules and markdown times can help you score the freshest finds at the best prices. For the widest selection and biggest bargains on fruits and veggies at Sprouts Farmers Market, plan your trips for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Avoid Sundays when no new deliveries arrive, and take advantage of twice-daily markdowns by shopping early and late. With a little planning, you can eat more produce and stay within your grocery budget.