Storage Guide: Keep Produce Fresher Longer

Storing produce properly keeps vegetables and fruits fresher, longer. Use this storage guide to decrease food waste and extend the freshness of vegetables and fruits. 

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Produce Storage Tips

Avocado: store in the fridge until ready to ripen and then place on the counter top 

Asparagus: store in a glass with 1” water in the fridge 

Bananas: store on the counter top and peel bananas before freezing

Berries: add a dry paper towel to the top of berries containers and store upside down to wick away moisture 

Citrus: store in fridge for longer freshness

Carrots: wash well, cut and store submerged in filtered water for 1-2 weeks 

Greens, lettuces and spinach: add a dry paper towel to the top of greens containers and store upside down to wick away moisture

Herbs: store in a glass with 1” water in the fridge or wrap in dry paper towel and place in a plastic bag

Onions and Potatoes: store onions and potatoes in a cool, dark place away from each other

Use Within 3-5 Days 

Asparagus

Bok Choy, Basil (stems trimmed, in 1” water on the counter top)

Chard, Chives, Cilantro (stems tripped, in 1” water in the fridge) 

Parsley (stems tripped, in 1” water in the fridge)

Pineapple 

Spinach, Snow Peas, Snap Peas

Tomatoes (on countertop)

Use Within 5-10 Days

Artichokes, Arugula

Bananas, Berries, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Brussels

Cauliflower, Cucumber, Chili Peppers

Eggplant

Grapes, Green Beans, Green onions

Jicama

Kale, Kiwi

Lettuces, Leeks

Mixed Greens, Mango, Mushrooms (in paper bag)

Pears

Winter Squash

Zucchini

Use Within 2+ weeks

Apples

Beets

Cabbage, Carrots, Celery

Garlic, Ginger

Lemons, Limes

Oranges, Onions (in cool dark place away from potatoes) 

Potatoes and sweet potatoes (in cool dark place away from onions) 

Winter squash (countertop)

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