Do Not Store Fruits and Vegetables Together
Fruits that give off high levels of ethylene (the ripening agent) can prematurely ripen and spoil surrounding vegetables.
REFRIGERATE THESE GAS RELEASERS
- Apples
- Canteloupe
- Figs
- Honeydew
DON’T REFRIGERATE THESE GAS RELEASERS
- Avocados
- Bananas, unripe
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Tomatoes
KEEP THESE AWAY FROM ALL GAS RELEASERS:
- Bananas, ripe
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Lettuce and other leafy greens
- Parsley
- Peas
- Peppers
- Squash
- Sweet potatoes
- Watermelon
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