Storing Produce How to Keep Fruits & Vegetables Garden Fresh
With CSA’s (community supported agriculture) and farmers’ markets in full swing, now is an excellent time for a refresher on the proper ways to store all that fresh produce to prevent it from spoiling.
These five infographics cover the basics of storing fresh fruits and vegetables. If you have better tips and tricks for keeping produce fresh, please leave a comment and we can keep this handy produce storage guide up-to-date!
Fruits & Veggies to Keep Cold
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Some fruits and vegetables (mostly vegetables) prefer cool, dark places. This does not necessarily mean the fridge, but somewhere away from the sun and cooler than your average kitchen.
| Store in the Fridge | Store in a Cool, Dark Pantry |
| Asparagus (in water, like flowers) | Shallots |
| Broccoli | Beets |
| Cauliflower | Eggplant |
| Bell peppers | Garlic |
| Brussels sprouts | Potatoes |
| Cabbage | Ginger |
| Carrots | Leeks |
| Kale | Peas (in the pod) |
| Mushrooms | |
| Spinach | |
| Radishes (trim tops before refrigerating) |
Fruits & Veggies to Keep On the Counter
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A lot of fresh produce is best kept at room temperature, unwashed until right before use. In most cases, however, fruit will need to either be used or moved into the fridge once it ripens.
| Store on Counter Until Ripe | Store on Counter Until Eaten |
| Grapefruit | Cucumbers |
| Grapes | Avocados |
| Kiwi | Onions (once cut, they go in the fridge) |
| Limes | Bananas |
| Lemons | Corn (in husk) |
| Mango | Garlic |
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