How to Store Fresh Fruits and Vegetables


Now that you know where to store fresh fruits and vegetables, here is a quick and easy list of fruits and vegetables you need to take a little extra care in how you should store them:

Fruits and vegetables you should store unwashed in a single layer:

Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries

Fruits and vegetables you should store unwashed in a plastic bag:

Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Green Onions
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes

Fruits and vegetables you should store in a paper bag:

Mushrooms
Okra

Fruits and vegetables you should keep away from other fruits and vegetables (these will produce Ethylene which will make them ripen faster):

Apples
Apricots
Avocados
Bananas
Cantaloupe
Figs
Honeydew
Nectarines
Peaches
Pairs
Plums
Tomatoes

Follow these simple storing rules and your fresh fruits and vegetables should last a lot longer.

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