Fruits and Vegetables - Optimal Storage Conditions
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FMM: I have deleted several columns from this table because they pertain more to keeping vegetables and fruits in a supermarket, such as adding ice on top to keep the produce cool, spraying with water, etc.
Product |
Optimal Storage Temperature |
Ethylene Production |
Sensitive to Ethylene 1) |
Approximate Storage Life |
Comments |
1) Products sensitive to ethylene should not be stored together with products producing ethylene. Exposure to ethylene may soften the flesh, adding bitter taste to the product or/and accelerate ripening. |
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Apples |
30 - 40 |
High |
Yes |
1-12 months |
Chill sensitive stored at 35-40 F (2-4 C) |
Apricots |
31 - 32 |
High |
Yes |
1-3 weeks |
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Artichokes |
32 - 35 |
No |
No |
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Artichokes, Jerusalem |
31 - 32 |
No |
No |
4-5 months |
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Asparagus |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
2-3 weeks |
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Avocados, ripe |
38 - 45 |
High |
Yes |
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Avocados, unripe |
45 - 50 |
Low |
Yes, Very |
Keep away from ethylene producing fruits |
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Bananas, green |
62 - 70 |
Low |
Yes |
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Bananas, ripe |
56 - 60 |
Medium |
No |
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Basil |
52 - 59 |
No |
Yes |
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Beans, dry |
40 - 50 |
6-10 months |
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Beans, green or snap |
40 - 45 |
7-10 days |
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Beans, sprouts |
32 |
7-9 days |
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Beans. Lima |
37 - 41 |
5-7 days |
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Beets |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Beets, bunched |
32 |
10-14 days |
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Beets, topped |
32 |
4-6 months |
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Blackberries |
32 - 33 |
Very Low |
No |
2-3 days |
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Blueberries |
32 - 35 |
Very Low |
No |
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Bok Choy |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Broccoli |
32 |
No |
Yes |
10-14 days |
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Brussels Sprouts |
32 |
No |
Yes |
3-5 weeks |
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Bunched Greens |
32 |
No |
Yes |
Beets, Chard, Green Onions, Mustard, Parsley, Radish, Spinach, Turnip |
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Cabbage, Chinese |
32 |
No |
Yes |
2-3 months |
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Cabbage, early |
32 |
No |
Yes |
3-6 weeks |
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Cabbage, late |
32 |
5-6 months |
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Cantaloupe |
36 - 38 |
Medium |
Yes |
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Carrots, bunched |
32 |
No |
Yes |
2 weeks |
Ethylene may cause a bitter flavor |
Carrots, immature |
32 |
4-6 weeks |
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Carrots, mature |
32 |
7-9 months |
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Cauliflower |
32 |
3-4 weeks |
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Cauliflower |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Celery |
32 |
No |
Yes |
2-3 months |
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Celeriac |
32 |
6-8 months |
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Chard |
32 |
10-14 days |
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Cherries |
32 - 35 |
Very Low |
No |
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Cherries, sour |
32 |
3-7 days |
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Cherries, sweet |
30 - 31 |
2-3 weeks |
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Chicory |
32 - 35 |
No |
No |
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Chicory, witloof |
32 |
2-4 weeks |
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Chinese Pea Pods |
32 - 35 |
No |
No |
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Coconuts |
55 - 60 |
No |
No |
Extended storage 32-35 F (0-2 C) |
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Collards |
32 |
10-14 days |
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Corn, sweet |
32 |
No |
No |
5-8 days |
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Cranberries |
38 - 42 |
No |
No |
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Cucumbers |
50 - 55 |
Very Low |
Yes |
10-14 days |
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Currants |
31 - 32 |
1-4 weeks |
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Eggplant |
46 - 54 |
No |
Yes |
1 week |
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Elderberries |
31 - 32 |
1-2 weeks |
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Endive |
32 |
No |
No |
2-3 weeks |
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Escarole |
32 - 35 |
No |
No |
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Escarole |
32 |
2-3 weeks |
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Figs |
32 - 35 |
Low |
No |
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Garlic |
32 |
No |
No |
6-7 months |
May be stored at 55-70 F (13-21 C) for shorter periods |
Ginger Root |
60 - 65 |
No |
No |
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Gooseberries |
31 - 32 |
3-4 weeks |
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Grapefruit |
55 - 60 |
Very Low |
No |
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Grapes |
31 - 32 |
Very Low |
Yes |
2-8 weeks |
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Green Beans |
40 - 45 |
No |
Yes |
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Green Peas |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Greens, leafy |
32 |
10-14 days |
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Guavas |
45 - 50 |
Medium |
Yes |
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Herbs |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Horseradish |
30 - 32 |
10-12 months |
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Jicama |
55 - 65 |
1-2 months |
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Kale |
32 |
2-3 weeks |
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Kiwi, ripe |
32 - 35 |
High |
Yes |
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Kiwi, unripe |
32 - 35 |
Low |
Yes, Very |
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Kohlrabi |
32 |
No |
No |
2-3 months |
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Leeks |
32 |
No |
Yes |
2-3 months |
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Lemons |
52 - 55 |
Very Low |
No |
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Lettuce |
32 |
No |
Yes |
2-3 weeks |
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Limes |
48 - 55 |
Very Low |
No |
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Lychees |
40 - 45 |
Very Low |
No |
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Mangos |
50 - 55 |
Medium |
Yes |
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Melons, Casaba/Persian |
50 - 55 |
Very Low |
Yes |
Riper melons may be stored at 45-50 F (7-10 C) |
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Melons, Crenshaw |
50 - 55 |
Low |
Yes |
Riper melons may be stored at 45-50 F (7-10 C) |
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Melons, Honey Dew |
50 - 55 |
Medium |
Yes |
Riper melons may be stored at 45-50 F (7-10 C) |
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Mushrooms |
32 |
No |
Yes |
3-4 days |
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Napa |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Nectarines |
31 - 32 |
High |
No |
2-4 weeks |
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Okra |
45 - 50 |
Very Low |
Yes |
7-10 days |
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Onions |
32 - 35 |
No |
No |
May be stored at 55-70 F (13-21 C) for shorter period |
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Oranges |
40 - 45 |
Very Low |
No |
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Papayas |
50 - 55 |
Medium |
Yes |
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Parsley |
32 |
2-3 months |
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Parsnips |
32 |
No |
Yes |
4-6 months |
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Peaches |
31 - 32 |
High |
Yes |
2-4 weeks |
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Pears |
29 - 31 |
High |
Yes |
2-7 months |
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Peas, green |
32 |
1-2 weeks |
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Peas, southern |
40 - 41 |
6-8 days |
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Peppers, hot chili |
32 - 50 |
No |
Yes |
6 months |
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Peppers, sweet |
45 - 55 |
No |
No |
2-3 weeks |
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Persimmons |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes, Very |
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Pineapples |
50 - 55 |
Very Low |
No |
Odor may influence avacados |
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Plums |
31 - 32 |
High |
Yes |
2-5 weeks |
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Pomegranates |
41 - 50 |
No |
No |
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Potatoes |
45 - 50 |
No |
Yes |
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Precut Fruit |
32 - 36 |
Low |
No |
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Precut Vegetables |
32 - 36 |
No |
Yes |
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Prunes |
31 - 32 |
High |
Yes |
2-5 weeks |
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Pumpkins |
50 - 55 |
No |
Yes |
2-3 months |
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Quinces |
31 - 32 |
2-3 months |
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Quinces |
32 - 35 |
High |
Yes |
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Radishes, spring |
32 |
No |
Yes |
3-4 weeks |
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Radishes, winter |
32 |
2-4 months |
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Raspberries |
31 - 32 |
Very Low |
No |
2-3 days |
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Rhubarb |
32 |
No |
No |
2-4 weeks |
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Rutabagas |
32 |
No |
Yes |
4-6 months |
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Salad Mixes |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Salsify |
32 |
2-4 months |
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Spinach |
32 |
10-14 days |
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Sprouts |
32 - 35 |
No |
Yes |
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Squashes, summer |
41 - 50 |
No |
Yes |
1-2 weeks |
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Squashes, winter |
50 |
No |
Yes |
1-6 months |
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Strawberries |
32 |
Very Low |
No |
3-7 days |
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Sweet Potatoes |
55 - 60 |
No |
Yes |
4-7 months |
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Tangerines |
32 - 35 |
Very Low |
No |
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Tangerines |
40 - 45 |
Very Low |
No |
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Tomatoes, mature green |
55 - 70 |
Low |
Yes |
1-3 weeks |
Riping can be delayed by storing at 55-60 F (13-16 C) |
Tomatoes, ripe |
55 - 70 |
Medium |
No |
4-7 days |
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Turnip greens |
32 |
10-14 days |
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Turnips |
32 |
No |
Yes |
4-5 months |
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Watercress |
32 |
2-3 weeks |
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Watermelon |
55 - 70 |
No |
Yes, Very |
Keep away from ethylene producing fruits |
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