| 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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