Farm-fresh fruit, picked at the peak of flavor, can quickly turn sour when stored improperly.
Ensure your fruits deliver the flavor nature intended when you use our fruit storage guide. Covering every sweet treat from apples to watermelon, our tips and suggestions will keep your fruit delicious and stave off early spoiling.
For more help, consult our Vegetable Storage Guide, or see our recipe collection for delicious ways to put your fruit to use.
 | Apples Refrigerate up to 6 weeks store in the coldest part of your refrigerator in a plastic bag place away from greens and other vegetables | Avocadoes UNRIPE: Store in a paper bag at room temperature RIPE: Store in a cool, dry place | |
Bananas Store at room temperature |  | Berries Refrigerate store unwashed in the coldest part of your refrigerator loosely cover with plastic wrap | |
Cherries Refrigerate 1 to 2 days store loosely in a shallow container, unwashed | Citrus WHOLE: Store in a cool, dry place CUT: Refrigerate store wrapped in plastic, away from other fruits | ||
 | Cranberries Refrigerate or freeze store in a plastic bag | Figs Refrigerate | |
Grapes Refrigerate up to 1 week store in a perforated, plastic bag remove rotten grapes prior to storage do not wash until ready to use |  | Kiwis Refrigerate store away from other fruit | |
Mangos UNRIPE: Store in a paper bag at room temperature RIPE: Refrigerate | Melons WHOLE: Store in a cool, dry place, away from other fruits CUT: Refrigerate store wrapped in plastic | ||
 | Nectarines UNRIPE: Store in a paper bag at room temperature RIPE: Refrigerate up to 2 days | Oranges Refrigerate 2 to 3 weeks or store at room temperature 3 to 4 days | |
Pears UNRIPE: Store in a paper bag at room temperature RIPE: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks |  | Persimmons UNRIPE: Store in a paper bag at room temperature RIPE: Refrigerate | |
Pomegranates Refrigerate | Rhubarb Refrigerate store in a perforated, plastic bag | ||
 | Strawberries Refrigerate up to 72 hours store in a single layer on a paper towel keep away moisture do not wash before storing | Watermelon WHOLE: Store at room temperature up to 2 weeks CUT: Refrigerate store loosely wrapped in plastic |
