In addition to storing your fruits and veggies properly, it's good to know approximately how long the fresh stuff will last. Plan your trip to the grocery or farmer's market accordingly so that your foods are at the peak of freshness when you plan to prepare them, and you're not throwing away food that's gone bad before you get a chance to use it!
1-2 days:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Bananas
- Basil
- Broccoli
- Cherries
- Corn
- Dill
- Green beans
- Mushrooms
- Strawberries
2-4 days:
- Aragula
- Avocados
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Grapes
- Lettuce
- Limes
- Pineapple
- Zucchini
4-6 days:
- Apricots
- Blueberries
- Brussels sprouts
- Cauliflower
- Grapefruit
- Leeks
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Peaches
- Pears
- Peppers
- Plums
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Watermelon
7+days:
- Apples
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Hard squash
- Onions
- Potatoes