Where is the best place to store my fruits and vegetables?
All produce items have individual characteristics that affect how they should be stored. Use the following guide. – Apples – store short-term in a ventilated plastic bag in the refrigerator. For long-term storage, wrap each in newspaper and place folded side down in a single layer. Keep in a cool, dry, dark place. – Bananas – never store in the refrigerator. The skin will darken and other items stored with them will smell like banana. – Cherries – will keep for a few days in the refrigerator unwashed. Wash just before serving. – Grapes – store in a bowl in a cool, dry place. They will keep for up to a week depending on room temperature and even longer if kept in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. – Lemons, limes and tangerines – can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. – Melons – will ripen at room temperature. Ripe melons are best kept in a cool, airy place. If kept in the refrigerator, wrap with plastic wrap. – Oranges – can be stored at room temperature or in the refriger
