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

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!”