To ensure you get the most flavor from your favorite fruits and

vegetables, follow these simple instructions.

 

Apples – Refrigerate or store in cool area. (4 – 6 weeks)

 

Asparagus – Refrigerate, unwashed, covered. (1-3 days)

 

Avocados – To ripen, leave avocados on the counter for 1-3 days until the skin of the avocado turns dark and the neck gives to gentle pressure.  Leave green avocados in the refrigerator until you are ready to ripen and use them.

 

Bananas – Simply place bananas in a paper bag, with the top folded over, on the kitchen counter, checking daily until the desired ripeness is achieved. 

 

Beets – Cut off tops 2 inches above crown.  Refrigerate, covered. (3-4 days)

 

Broccoli – Refrigerate, in closed bag.  (4-5 days)

 

Celery – Wash, refrigerate in closed bag.  (1-2 weeks)

 

Citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) – To help make citrus fruits more sweet and juicy, leave out for 2-3 days then refrigerate when fruit is soft

 

Garlic – Store at room temperature.  (1-2 months)

 

Kale – Wash, refrigerate in closed bag, lined with paper towel.  (3-4 days)

 

Lettuce – Wash, drain, refrigerate in closed bag lined with paper towel.  (3-4days)

 

Mangoes – For best flavor, leave the mango on the counter for 2-4 days.  It will become slightly wrinkled, will give to gentle pressure, and will have a sweet mango smell.

Melons – In order to get the sweetest taste, simply leave melon out on the kitchen counter for a day, then refrigerate it or use it in the next two days.

 

Onions – Keep dry.  Refrigerate or store in pantry.  (1-2 months)

 

Pears – Ripen at room temperature, then refrigerate, unwashed.  (1-2 weeks)

 

Peppers – Refrigerate or store in cool, moist area.  (1-2 weeks)

 

Pineapple – For a perfect pineapple every time, place the pineapple upside down on its leaves.  Watch for the gold color to move halfway up the fruit to the leaves.  Your pineapple is now ready to eat or refrigerate.   When you’re ready to slice, simply twist the top off to remove the leaves.

 

Potatoes – Keep cool, dry and dark.

 

Stone Fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines) – Do not refrigerate!  Store in a paper bag, with the top folded over, for 1-2 days.  Use gentle pressure to check for softness.  Fruit should give to gentle pressure.  When fruit is ripe, cut and enjoy. 

 

Zucchini – Refrigerate (4-7 days)