Veggie Storage
Storage Tips
Here are some storage tips for you to help you
get the most out of your produce:
APPLES - Refrigerate or
store in cool area. (4-6 weeks)
APRICOTS - Ripen at room
temperature, then refrigerate. (1-2 days)
ARTICHOKES - Refrigerate.
(2-3 days)
ASPARAGUS - Refrigerate,
unwashed, covered. (1-3 days)
AVOCADOS - Ripen in warm,
humid place. Refrigerate only if necessary.
BANANAS - Ripen at room temperature.
(2-3 days)
BEETS - Cut off tops 2 inches
above crown. Refrigerate, covered. (3-4 days)
BERRIES - Refrigerate, uncovered.
Wash just before serving. (2-3 days)
BROCCOLI - Refrigerate, in
closed bag. (4-5 days)
BRUSSELS SPROUTS - Remove
wilted leaves store covered. (3-5days)
CABBAGE - Refrigerate in
closed bag. (1-2 weeks)
CARROTS - Remove tops, wash.
Refrigerate in closed bag. (1-2 weeks)
CAULIFLOWER - Refrigerate
in closed bag. (2-5days)
CELERY - Wash, refrigerate
in closed bag. (1-2 weeks)
EGGPLANT - Refrigerate in
closed bag. (3-4 days)
GARLIC - Store at room temperature.
(1-2 months)
GRAPES - Refrigerate in perforated
bag. (1-2 weeks)
KALE - Wash, refrigerate
in closed bag lined with paper towel. (3-4
days)
KIWIFRUIT - Ripen in warm
humid place. Refrigerate. (1-2 weeks)
LEEKS - Refrigerate covered.
(5-7 days)
LEMONS - if washed and dried and sealed in
a ziplock bag will last for weeks with no
change in taste or look.
LETTUCE - Wash, drain, refrigerate in closed
bag lined with paper towel. (3-4 days)
LIMES - if washed and dried and sealed in
a ziplock bag will last for weeks with no
change in taste or look.
ONIONS - Keep dry. Refrigerate or store in
pantry. (1-2 months)
ORANGES - Room temperature (3-4 days) or refrigerate.
(2-3 weeks)
PEARS - Ripen at room temperature, then refrigerate,
unwashed. (1-2 weeks)
PEAS - Refrigerate unshelled. (1-2 days)
PEPPER - Refrigerate or store in cool, moist
area. (1-2 weeks)
POTATO - Keep cool, dry and dark.
RADISH - Refrigerate. (5-7 days)
SPINACH - Refrigerate covered. (3-4 days)
SQUASH - cool and dry in pantry. If cut, refrigerate
covered.
SWEET POTATO - Keep cool, dry and dark.
TANGELO - Room temperature (3-4 days) or refrigerate.
(2-3 weeks)
TANGERINES - Room temperature (3-4 days) or
refrigerate. (2-3 weeks)
TOMATOES - Store at room temperature (stem
end down) until ripe. Then refrigerate
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