Produce Storage Tips

Aug 2nd 2024

Produce Storage Tips

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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