Produce Storage Tips:

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PRODUCE

Counter Top

Ripen your fruits at room temperature, before placing in the fridge:

• Bananas
• Tomatoes
• Citrus (lemons, lime, oranges)
• Peaches
• Mangoes

This maximizes their flavor and sweetness. Just keep a watchful eye on them so they don’t over-ripen.

Pantry

Store the following in a cool, dry, and dark place:

• Garlic
• Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes
• Onion *Keep onions away from other vegetables

Refrigerator

Most fruits and veggies can be stored in the refrigerator.

• Apples
• Berries
• Grapes
• Citrus
• Green Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Sprouts

A crisper drawer will help protect your produce and keep the moisture in to maintain freshness for longer.*Keep bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, lemons, and limes in a cool, dry area, not in the fridge.

Freezer

Freezing fruits at home is a fast and convenient way to preserve produce at their peak maturity and nutritional quality. Freezing most vegetables at home is a fast, convenient way to preserve produce at their peak maturity and nutritional quality.Freezing is not recommended for::

• Artichokes,
• Squash/zucchini
• Lettuce
• Greens
• Sweet/ any potatoes (other than mashed)
• Sprouts

Tip:: Store carrot, onion, celery scraps in a bag to make your own vegetable broth later.

Additional Produce Care Tips:

CABBAGE, CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, CELERY, CORN should be stored inside husks.

CUCUMBERS, EGGPLANT, DELICATE HERBS (CILANTRO, PARSLEY, MINT) can be stored in a glass of water, covered loosely with a plastic bag.

HARDIER HERBS (OREGANO, ROSEMARY, THYME) can be rolled in a damp paper towel

Store LEAFY GREENS in a dishtowel within a sealed container in the crisper.

MUSHROOMS are best stored in a paper bag

Peel and freeze your dark BANANAS in a clean plastic bag. Use them later in baking or for delicious fruit smoothies.