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Cool Dry Place

• Keep bananas, tomatoes, potatoes, lemons, and limes in a cool, dry area, not in the fridge.
• Mushrooms can be kept in a cool, dry place and should only be washed just before use.
• Eggplant should be stored in a cool area and used within a couple days of purchase.
• Keep potatoes out of the fridge in a cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation.

Fridge

• Store your apples in the fridge. They soften ten times faster at room temperature.
• Most fruits and veggies can be stored in the refrigerator.
• A crisper drawer will help protect your produce and keep the moisture in to maintain freshness for longer.
• Asparagus should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped with a moist paper towel or you can stand them up in a glass of cold water wrapped with a damp paper towel.
• Store carrots in the fridge and peel them when you're ready to use them.
• Plastic bags with tiny vents help keep produce fresh longer by releasing moisture. They are great for grapes, blueberries, cherries or strawberries.
• Store berries in the fridge and wash gently before eating or using.
• Fresh heads of lettuce should be washed really well with water before refrigerating. Dry the leaves and store them in a clean plastic bag with a few paper towels.
• Rhubarb should be wrapped in plastic and stored in the fridge, but it also freezes well.

Freezer

• Peel and freeze your dark bananas in a clean plastic bag. Use them later in baking or for delicious fruit smoothies.
• Freeze papaya slices or mangoes on a tray, then store in a clean plastic bag for tasty frozen snacks.

Counter (room temperature)

• Garlic and onions should be kept at room temperature (or cooler) in a well-ventilated area.
• Tomatoes should be stored at room temperature and washed just before using.
• Mangoes, plums, peaches, and pears can be ripened at room temperature in a brown paper bag and should then be refrigerated for longer storage.
• Store pineapple upside down for a day or two at room temperature or in the fridge to allow the sweetness to spread throughout the fruit.
• Keep whole melons at room temperature. Cantaloupe can be stored at room temperature, but it will ripen quickly.