| Produce Storage Guide | |
| Produce Item | Storage Advice (FR=reFRigerator, RT=Room Temp) | 
| Apples | FR - loose | 
| Artichoke | FR - In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Asparagus | FR - Keep tips moist, standing | 
| Avocadoes | RT; Refrigerate after ripening | 
| Bananas | RT; Freeze after ripe for B-bread | 
| Beets | FR - Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Bell Peppers | FR - In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Blackberries | FR - In crisper | 
| Blueberries | FR - In crisper | 
| Broccoli | FR - In crisper | 
| Brussel Sprouts | FR - In crisper | 
| Cabbage | FR - In crisper | 
| Cantaloupe | RT; refrigerate after ripening | 
| Carrots | FR - Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Cauliflower | FR - In crisper | 
| Celery | FR - Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Cherries | FR - Rinse when ready to eat | 
| Corn | FR - In crisper, in husk | 
| Cucumbers | FR - In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Garlic | RT | 
| Grapefruit | RT or FR; Never in plastic bag | 
| Grapes | FR | 
| Green Beans | FR - In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Green Peas | FR - In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Herbs | FR/RT -Trim ends, submerge in glass of water | 
| Honeydew | FR - Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Jalapenos | FR - In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Kiwi | RT; refrigerate after ripening | 
| Lemons | RT or FR; Never in plastic bag | 
| Lettuce | FR - Plastic bag. High humidity & cool temps | 
| Limes | RT or FR; Never in plastic bag | 
| Mangoes | FR - Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Mushrooms | FR - Plastic bag; High humidity & cool temps | 
| Nectarines | RT or FR; Never in plastic bag | 
| Okra | FR - Plastic bag; High humidity & cool temps | 
| Onion | RT | 
| Oranges | RT or FR; Never in plastic bag | 
| Peaches | Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Pears | Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Pecans | No particular storage needs | 
| Pineapple | RT; refrigerate after ripening | 
| Plum | Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Potatoes | Cool, dark area; no plastic bags | 
| Raspberries | In crisper | 
| Salad Greens | FR - Plastic bag; High humidity & cool temps | 
| Snap Peas | Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Spinach | FR - Plastic bag; High humidity & cool temps | 
| Squash | In plastic bag or in crisper | 
| Strawberries | In crisper | 
| Sweet Potatoes | RT | 
| Tangerines | RT or FR; Never in plastic bag | 
| Tomatoes | RT; refrigerate after ripening | 
| Watermelon | Ventilated plastic bag in crisper | 
| Zucchinis | In plastic bag or in crisper | 
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Produce Storage Guide
This is courtesy of my CSA Farmer, Chuck of Murray Hill Farms - thanks Chuck (and upon closer inspection, Greenling.com)!
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