2011 Eggplant & Pepper Price Suggestions

whistler · August 9, 2011

What are folks getting around the country for eggplants and peppers at market? I have about 40 varieties of eggplants, peppers and hot peppers, and the fruit are going to be ready for market soon, so I need to have a ballpark price for them.

I've been selling my heirloom tomatoes in small bowls that hold about 3 cups, and those are doing well at $4 / bowl, not even filled to overflowing. Not bad for small early tomatoes when my competitor farmers are selling softball size reds for $3/quart (~5 toms). It's all about the free sample slices!

Anyway, those farmers have brought Black Beauty type eggplants to market, but not the other dozen + varieties I will have soon. They've brought sweet and hot banana peppers, and green and yellow bell peppers, but again, not all of the types I will have.

One thing I need to do is weigh a typical bowl of each, to see what a per pound price might be based on what a per bowl price is. My market is all about the volume, though, not the weight. This is just for my own understanding and comparisons to the local grocery store.

While I'm asking for pricing suggestions, if any of you sell carrots, feel free to include your suggestions for those as well.

Thanks everyone!

August 9, 2011	#1
whistler Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PA Posts: 100	2011 Eggplant & Pepper Price Suggestions What are folks getting around the country for eggplants and peppers at market? I have about 40 varieties of eggplants, peppers and hot peppers, and the fruit are going to be ready for market soon, so I need to have a ballpark price for them. I've been selling my heirloom tomatoes in small bowls that hold about 3 cups, and those are doing well at $4 / bowl, not even filled to overflowing. Not bad for small early tomatoes when my competitor farmers are selling softball size reds for $3/quart (~5 toms). It's all about the free sample slices! Anyway, those farmers have brought Black Beauty type eggplants to market, but not the other dozen + varieties I will have soon. They've brought sweet and hot banana peppers, and green and yellow bell peppers, but again, not all of the types I will have. One thing I need to do is weigh a typical bowl of each, to see what a per pound price might be based on what a per bowl price is. My market is all about the volume, though, not the weight. This is just for my own understanding and comparisons to the local grocery store. While I'm asking for pricing suggestions, if any of you sell carrots, feel free to include your suggestions for those as well. Thanks everyone! Last edited by Suze; August 9, 2011 at 05:06 PM. Reason: thread title