Produce Storage Guide
| Name | Storage | Storage Life | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍎 Apple | ❄️ Refrigerator | 4-8 weeks | Releases gas that ripens others. Keep separate. |
| 🍌 Banana | ☀️ Countertop | 2-5 days | Keep away from other produce. Wrap stems to slow ripening. |
| 🍓 Strawberry | ❄️ Refrigerator | 3-7 days | Keep unwashed and dry. Moisture causes mold. |
| 🫐 Blueberry | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-2 weeks | Keep breathable. Don't wash until ready to eat. |
| 🍇 Grapes | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-2 weeks | Keep dry in vented bag. Wash just before eating. |
| 🍊 Citrus (Orange, Lemon) | ☀️ Countertop | 1-2 weeks | Keep cool. Mesh bags are best for airflow. |
| 🍅 Tomato | ☀️ Countertop | 3-5 days | Room temp until ripe. Fridge ruins flavor. |
| 🥑 Avocado | ☀️ Countertop | 2-4 days | Ripen on counter. Fridge once soft to slow decay. |
| 🥝 Kiwi | ☀️ Countertop | 3-5 days | Ripen at room temp. Refrigerate once soft. |
| 🥬 Spinach | ❄️ Refrigerator | 3-5 days | Keep dry. Wrap in paper towels inside a bag. |
| 🥦 Broccoli | ❄️ Refrigerator | 3-5 days | Store loose or in open bag for airflow. |
| 🥕 Carrot | ❄️ Refrigerator | 2-4 weeks | Remove leafy tops. Keep in sealed bag. |
| 🥒 Cucumber | ❄️ Refrigerator | 5-7 days | Wrap in paper towel to keep dry. Sensitive to cold. |
| 🥬 Celery | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-2 weeks | Wrap tightly in aluminum foil to keep crisp. |
| 🫑 Bell pepper | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-2 weeks | Keep dry in produce drawer. |
| 🍄 Mushroom | ❄️ Refrigerator | 5-7 days | Paper bag allows them to breathe. Plastic causes slime. |
| 🌽 Corn | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-3 days | Keep husks on. Best eaten immediately. |
| 🥔 Potato | 🌑 Cool & Dark | 2-3 months | Cool, dark place. Never fridge (starch turns to sugar). |
| 🧅 Onion | 🌑 Cool & Dark | 1-2 months | Dry, ventilated area. Keep away from potatoes. |
| 🧄 Garlic | 🌑 Cool & Dark | 3-6 months | Open air container or mesh bag. |
| 🌿 Fresh herbs | ❄️ Refrigerator | 5-7 days | Treat like flowers (stems in water) or wrap in damp paper towel. |
| 🥬 Asparagus | ❄️ Refrigerator | 3-5 days | Trim ends, stand upright in water like flowers. |
| 🫚 Ginger | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1 mo (fridge) / 6 mo (freezer) | Unpeeled in bag. Peel easily when frozen. |
| 🌿 Scallions | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-2 weeks | Root in water or wrap in damp paper towel. |
| 🍠 Sweet Potato | 🌑 Cool & Dark | 1-2 months | Cool, dark, dry. Fridge makes center hard. |
| 🍉 Watermelon | ☀️ Countertop | 2 wks (whole) / 3 days (cut) | Whole: Room temp. Cut: Wrap tight and refrigerate. |
| 🍍 Pineapple | ☀️ Countertop | 1-3 days (counter) / 5-7 days (fridge) | Store upside down to spread sugar. Fridge after cutting. |
| 🥬 Cabbage | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1-2 weeks | Keep dry in crisper. Don't wash until use. |
| 🍆 Eggplant | ❄️ Refrigerator | 5-7 days | Sensitive to cold. Cool spot better than cold fridge. |
| 🥭 Mango | ☀️ Countertop | 3-5 days (ripe) | Room temp until soft. Fridge stops ripening. |
| 🥬 Lettuce | ❄️ Refrigerator | 1 week | Moisture kills it. Dry paper towel in bag. |
| 🍑 Peach | ☀️ Countertop | 1-3 days (ripe) | Stem-side down on counter. Fridge once soft. |
| 🍐 Pear | ☀️ Countertop | 3-5 days (ripe) | Ripen at room temp. Check neck for softness. |
| 🍒 Cherry | ❄️ Refrigerator | 3-5 days | Keep cold and dry. Wash only before eating. |