Many fruits and vegetables should be stored only at room temperature because refrigerator temperatures damage them or keep them from ripening to a good flavor and texture. Produce that should be stored at room temperature include:
Bananas Cantaloupe Eggplant Grapefruit | Honeydew Jicama Lemons Mangos | Oranges Peppers Pineapple Plantains | Pumpkin Squash Tomatoes Watermelon |
Some produce continue to ripen after they are picked. Produce that can ripen in a bowl or in a paper bag until they reach the desired softness include:
Avocados Kiwi | Nectarines Peaches | Pears Plums |
Produce that should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place includes: