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Fruit Storage Guidelines (text version)
 
Before proceeding to the table, the following items should be noted.
 
* MVP - moisture and vapor-proof paper.
 
The text of the table follows.

Vegetables Asparagus, How to Store Do not wash before storing. Keep in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic containers., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Beans Dried, How to Store Keep in crisper or moisture proof wrap., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, At Room Temperature70°F (21°C) 12 months, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Green or Waxed, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-5 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Lima (unshelled), How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) , At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Beets, How to Store Remove leafy tops. Keep in crisper., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 weeks, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and summer squash, How to Store Store in crisper in plastic bags or plastic containers, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-5 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Cabbage, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 weeks, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials Do not store here.
Vegetables Carrots, How to Store Remove tops. Store in plastic bags or plastic containers., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 weeks, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Celery, How to Store Keep in crisper or moisture proof wrap., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 weeks, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials Do not store here.
Vegetables Corn, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days in husk, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Lettuce Head (unwashed), How to Store Store away from other vegetables., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 5-7 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Head (washed and drained), How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-5 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Bibb, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Mushrooms, How to Store Do not wash before storing., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Onions, How to Store Keep dry and away from sun, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C), At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C) 2 weeks, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Peas Dried, How to Store Store in cool dry place in airtight container., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-5 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C) 12 months, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Unshelled, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C), At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Potatoes fresh, white, How to Store Keep dry and away from sun. For longer storage keep about 50°F. Don't refrigerate potatoes. Keep in airtight package., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) Do not store here., At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C) 2 weeks, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables sweet, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C), At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C) 2-3 weeks, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables instant, How to Store, YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C), At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C) 6-12 months, In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Radishes and Parsnips, How to Store Remove tops. Store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in plastic containers., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 weeks, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C) , In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Spinach, kale, collard, chard, beet turnip and mustard greens, How to Store Wash thoroughly in cold water. Lift out of water as grit settles to the bottom of pan. Drain well. Store in plastic bags., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-5 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials 8 months
Vegetables Tomatoes, How to Store Flavor of tomatoes best at room temperature. Keep unripe tomatoes at room temperature away from direct sunlight until they ripen., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1-2 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials Do not store here.
Vegetables Cauliflower, eggplants, snap beans, How to Store Store in refrigerator in crisper on plastic bags or plastic containers., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 week, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Rhubarb, How to Store Refrigerate stalks. Throw away the leaves, they are POISONOUS., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 3-5 days, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
Vegetables Peppers and cucumbers, How to Store Wash and dry, store in crisper or in plastic bags., YOU CAN KEEP IT APPROXIMATELY THIS LONG On Refrigerator shelves 35-40°F (2-4°C) 1 week, At Room Temperature 70°F (21°C), In Freezer 0°F (-18°C) stored in MVP*materials
  

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