How To Store Fruits and Vegetables That Will Help Save You Money!
We all do it. We buy produce and have every bit of intention to use it, but something happens. Either we forget about it, it goes into the refrigerator crisper of doom, or we are just not storing it properly.
This week, Michele the Bargain Queen of Saving Money and Making Money will share how to store your produce properly so that it will not only last longer but will save you money by not throwing it away.
When I started doing research on safely storing produce, I was amazed at how many produce items that I stored inappropriately. Check out the list below to help you save money, by not having to throw away decent food!
Store on the Countertop
Apples* (can store either on counter or refrigerator)
Bananas (have them last even longer by wrapping the stems in plastic wrap)
Tomatoes
Basil
Cucumber
Eggplant
Garlic
Ginger
Grapefruit
Jicama
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Oranges
Papaya
Peppers
Persimmons
Pineapple
Plantains
Pomegranates
Watermelon
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beets
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Celery
Cherries
Grapes
Green Beans
Kale
Lima Beans
Leeks
Plums
Spinach
Sprouts
Squash
Zucchini
What produce shouldn’t be in the refrigerator? Check below for the answers.
Refrigerator
Apples* (can store in the refrigerator or on the countertop)
Apricots
Cantaloupe
Figs
Honey Dew
Unwashed in Single Layer
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Unwashed in Plastic Bag
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Green Onions
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Store in Paper Bag
Mushrooms
Okra
Cool Dry Place
Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash
Onions* (Do not store with Potatoes)
Potatoes* (Do not store with Onions)
Pumpkins
Sweet Potatoes
Countertop/Refrigerate after Ripens
Avocadoes
Kiwi
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
So, there you have it. A complete list of how to store you produce properly so that you will save money by the produce not going bad so fast! Click to get your one-sheet on how to properly store your produce here.
Remember what my husband always says, “Saving Money IS Making Money!”
