Keeping your fresh fruits and vegetables fresh for as long as possible is key to reducing food waste and enjoying your healthy produce. Different items require different storage methods. Here are some general tips:
- **Refrigerate:** Leafy greens, berries, most fruits once ripe (apples, grapes).
- **Countertop (Cool, Dry Place):** Tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, bananas.
- **Separate:** Keep ethylene-producing fruits (apples, bananas, avocados) away from ethylene-sensitive vegetables (broccoli, lettuce, carrots) to prevent premature ripening.
- **Wash just before use:** Moisture encourages spoilage.