The Kitchn's Guide to Storing Fruits and Vegetables — Tip Roundup

Fact: CSAs can be amazing. In just one week, you can end up with a dozen tomatoes, six or seven ears of corn, crisp greens, and a pound of peaches. CSAs can also be a little daunting. Wait, how do I store fresh herbs again? What's the best way to handle all these tomatoes? Do melons go in the refrigerator or on the countertop?

With so much produce about to come our way (either through a CSA, a farmers market, or a big trip to the grocery store), it's time for a refresher on the proper way to store various fruits and vegetables.

Here are the best ways to store apples, tomatoes, fresh basil, and many, many more varieties of fresh produce.

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