Seasonal Produce Tips for Storing & Sprucing

Apples – store on the counter and wash before use.

Beans – store in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer until ready to use.

Berries – these fruits are quite perishable when ripe, store whole in the fridge.

Beets & Carrots – these hardy roots last longer if you remove their greens before storing. Don’t toss the greens though, they’re perfectly edible!

Cucumbers, Squash, Eggplant and Peppers – put in a plastic bag in the fridge

Cured Onions – these need no refrigeration, but store them away from other produce

Greens (lettuces, kale, etc.) – don’t wash or cut greens before storing. Place them in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer with a dry paper towel to help keep the moisture in check.

Herbs – trim the ends of the fresh herbs, and place them in a glass of water in the fridge. This tip is particularly helpful for perking up both wilted herbs and greens.

Mushrooms – store mushrooms in the fridge in the container they are delivered in.

Peaches & Nectaries – If ripe, these can stay on the counter for a day or so until you’re ready to eat them. Need to ripen them quicker? Place them in a brown paper bag! Need to slow down the ripening? Storing them in the fridge buys you a couple of extra days.

Potatoes – these last best in a cool dark place, like a pantry.

Tomatoes – store on the counter, their texture and flavor is best when sliced at room temp!