{"id":29165,"date":"2023-07-20T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=29165"},"modified":"2024-01-18T11:23:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:23:04","slug":"how-to-store-your-fruits-and-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/how-to-store-your-fruits-and-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Store Your Fruits and Vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn how to keep your produce fresh for longer with Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Fruits and vegetables are a staple to have in your kitchen, but it can be hard to know how to store them. One of the worst feelings is going to make a yummy meal you’ve had planned, and finding that your produce has already gone bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruits and vegetables all require different ways to be stored depending on the type. Some are best refrigerated, while others thrive on your countertop. And then there are those that prefer the dark, coolness of your pantry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep something fresh after you’ve picked it from your garden or brought it home from the grocery store, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is here to help you learn the best ways to store your produce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to getting your fruits and veggies to last as long as possible is to make sure you start with fresh produce. If you’re growing them in your garden, be sure to not let them get overripe before picking. If you pick them too late, they’re more likely to go bad sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re buying your produce from a grocery store or farmer’s market, it’s important that you don’t just grab the first one you see. Instead, take the time to look through the fruits and vegetables and find ones that look just ripe enough. They shouldn’t be limp or have lots of spots or blemishes. <\/p>\n\n\n

In the Refrigerator<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Aside from a few exceptions, most vegetables should be refrigerated. Many fruits do better in the fridge, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most produce that goes in the fridge will do better when sealed. You can keep them sealed in plastic bags<\/a>, containers with tight lids<\/a>, or the produce bags you get from the grocery store. Refrigerators can dry out your fruits and veggies, so storing them will help lock in moisture and keep them fresher longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to ensure your fruits and vegetables last longer in the fridge is to make sure you’re keeping them in the produce drawers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetables that should be stored in the refrigerator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n