Simple Storage to Extend the Life of Fruits and Veggies

Make sure to store ethylene gas producing produce separate from produce that is ethylene sensitive! Some fruits and veggies release ethylene gas as they ripen. Some fruits and veggies are ethylene sensitive which means being in close proximity to the gas can speed up their decay.

Ethylene Gas Producing Produce
Apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew, apples, bananas, tomatoes, avocados, peaches, pears, nectarines, plums, figs, kiwi,

Ethylene Sensitive Produce
Broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant, leafy greens, watermelon, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots cauliflower, garlic, green beans, peppers, sweet potatoes, strawberries, squash