Produce Storage Tips

Aug 2nd 2024

Produce Storage Tips

Storing Produce For Optimal Freshness

To ensure your fruits and vegetables remain fresh and retain their nutritional value for longer, follow these storage guidelines:
  • Identify Specific Storage Needs: Different produce has unique storage requirements. Learn and apply the right conditions for each type to maintain their freshness.
  • Separate Fruits from Vegetables: Keep fruits and vegetables in different storage spaces. Fruits emit ethylene gas, a natural ripening agent that can cause vegetables to spoil prematurely.
  • Hold Off on Washing: Wait to wash your produce until you’re about to consume it. Introducing excess moisture before storage can lead to quicker decay.

Enjoy Lasting Freshness - By implementing these simple steps, you can maximize the shelf life and quality of your produce.


Refrigerate - Veggie Drawer

Store these items in Plastic or Silicone bags

  • Leafy greens (lettuce, collards, chard, spinach, bok choy)
  • Cruciferous veggies like Broccoli, Kale, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, cabbage)
  • Grape tomatoes
  • Sweet peppers
  • Green Beans
  • Asparagus
  • Root crops like carrots, beets, turnips and radishes
  • Cucumber
  • Zuchinni

Refrigerate - Fruit Drawer

Store these items in the fruit drawer of your refrigerator

  • Any citrus fruits
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Ripe avocados
  • Pineapple
  • Dates
  • Cherries

Room Temperature Items

Store these items in a cool, dark and dry area

  • Potatoes
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Bananas
  • Basil
  • Tomatoes
  • Winter Squash
  • Melons (until cut)

Tip: Be Sure to Store Onions and Potatoes seperately! 

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