I think it's safe to say that it's super annoying when fresh produce goes off soon after you bought it. We want to help you make sure that never happens again. Check out these amazing tips for keeping your produce fresher for longer! 

Read: How to Store Your Produce Part One

Here are the best tips and tricks for keeping your produce fresher for longer [part two]:

Where Should You Store Your Produce?

Figuring out where to store your produce will bring you one step closer to keeping it fresher for longer. Certain fruits and vegetables thrive in the cold while others prefer a dry, dark environment. 

Produce That Stores Best In The Fridge:

• Lemons

• Limes

• Oranges

• Mushrooms

• Zucchini

• Broccoli

• Carrots

• Pease

• Peppers

• Spinach

• Apples

• Berries

Produce That Stores Best Out Of The Fridge:

• Tomatoes

• Plums

• Peaches

• Cherries

• Butternut Squash

• Bananas

• Avocados

Produce That Stores Best In a Cool/Dark/Dry Place:

• Garlic

• Onion

• Potatoes

How to Store Your Produce So It Lasts Longer

Asparagus

Store asparagus in a glass jar with water to keep them fresh and crisp. Change the water every 3-5 days. 

Herbs

Store your herbs in a glass jar with some water to keep them fresh and crisp. Change the water every 3-5 days. 

Peppers 

You can leave bell peppers and jalepenos in a drawer in your fridge to keep them fresh and crisp. 

Mushrooms

Store in a paper bag in the fridge.

Mangos 

Keep unripe mangoes at room temperature. When ripe, store them in the refrigerator. 

Lemons, Oranges & Other Citrus Fruits 

You can keep these on your counter for a couple of days but they are best when stored in the fridge.  

Melons 

You can keep these on the counter or outside of the fridge. Once you start eating the melon, you'll have to seal it with a silicone stretch lid and store it in the fridge. 

Looking for an eco-friendly way to wrap and store your produce? 

Check out these amazing silicone stretch lids that will keep your produce fresh and delicious!

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