Once your visit a farmer’s market, you might find it difficult to purchase produce from the supermarket, especially when you know you are supporting local farmers and growers, and getting the freshest produce around…
Here are some tips on storing your farmer’s market finds:
These fruits and vegetables should be stored in the refrigerator:
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Cantaloupe (cut)
- Cherries
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Honeydew
- Kiwifruit
- Lemon
- Lime
- Orange
- Pineapple
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Tangerine
- Watermelon (cut)
Ripen on the countertop, then refrigerate:
- Avocado
- Banana
- Cantaloupe (whole)
- Mango
- Peach
- Pear
- Plum
- Watermelon (whole)
- Tomato
Store in a cool, dark place:
- Onions
- Potato
- Sweet Potato
- Winter Squash
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