How to Keep Your Produce Fresh for Weeks (Hint: It’s Not Always in the Fridge) nytimes.com
Now that you’re going to the store less often, here’s how to pick the produce items that will last the longest and how to store them smartly for weeks.
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Potatoes and sweet potatoes
Don’t refrigerate.
Store in a cool, dark place with relatively high humidity.
Allow air circulation.
Keep separate from onions, bananas, and other ethylene-producing items.
Other roots and tubers
Remove any leafy green tops.
Refrigerate in a plastic bag for the longest life.
For a shorter term (up to two weeks), store loose in your crisper drawer.
Onions and garlic
Don’t refrigerate.
Store in a cool, dark place with low humidity.
Allow some air circulation.
Keep separate from potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Cabbage and its cousins
Refrigerate in sealed containers.
Uncut heads can be refrigerated without a bag.
Once cut, seal in an airtight container.