Produce Storage Guide

4-8 weeks

Keep in the crisper drawer. Releases ethylene.

2-5 days

Keep away from other produce. Wrap stems to slow ripening.

3-7 days

Store unwashed with paper towels to absorb moisture.

1-2 weeks

Keep in a breathable container and avoid washing early.

1-2 weeks

Keep dry and store in the original vented bag.

1-2 weeks

Keep in a cool spot away from direct sunlight.

3-5 days

Keep at room temperature until ripe. Refrigerate only if fully ripe.

2-4 days

To ripen faster, bag with an apple. Once ripe, refrigerate.

3-5 days

Ripen at room temp. Refrigerate once soft.

3-5 days

Wrap with paper towels to keep leaves dry.

3-5 days

Store loose in the crisper for airflow.

2-4 weeks

Remove tops and keep in a sealed bag.

5-7 days

Wrap in a paper towel to prevent sogginess.

1-2 weeks

Wrap tightly in aluminum foil to keep crisp.

1-2 weeks

Keep dry and store in the vegetable drawer.

5-7 days

Store in a paper bag to avoid moisture.

1-3 days

Keep husks on. Best eaten immediately.

2-3 months

Store in a cool, dark place. Keep away from onions.

1-2 months

Keep in a dry, ventilated spot.

3-6 months

Store whole bulbs in a mesh bag.

5-7 days

Wrap stems in damp paper towels and seal.

3-5 days

Trim ends and stand upright in a jar of water.

1 month (fridge) / 6 months (freezer)

Store unpeeled in a resealable bag. Easy to grate when frozen.

1-2 weeks

Stand upright in water or wrap in damp paper towel.

1-2 months

Store in a cool, dark, dry place. Don't refrigerate.

2 weeks (whole) / 3 days (cut)

Whole: Room temp. Cut: Wrap tight and refrigerate.

1-3 days (counter) / 5-7 days (fridge)

Store upside down to distribute sweetness. Refrigerate after cutting.

1-2 weeks

Don't wash until ready to use. Keep in crisper.

5-7 days

Sensitive to cold. Store in crisper or cool spot.

3-5 days (ripe)

Keep at room temp until soft, then refrigerate.

1 week

Wrap in dry paper towel and bag it. Moisture is the enemy.

1-3 days (ripe)

Ripen on counter stem-side down. Fridge once soft.

3-5 days (ripe)

Ripen at room temp. Fridge slows decay.

3-5 days

Don't wash until eating. Keep cold and dry.