NRDC Co-Branded Fall and Winter Produce Storage Guide

This 7 MB, two-page flyer has detailed information, in Spanish on how to preserve produce after buying the items. This flyer describes time at freshest, optimal storage, and use it up revival tip for 17 items commonly eaten in the fall or winter. Here are the main tips: Five GENERAL STORAGE TIPS 1. Don’t wash fruits or veggies until right before use. 2. Store pomegranates and onions in a cool, dark, dry place. 3. Sinks of most winter squash are edible when cooked. 4. Soak wilted vegetables in ice water for 5-10 minutes to re-crisp. 5. Adjust levers on crisper drawers to change humidity levels. Set one to high (closed - less air coming in) and one to low (open - more air coming air).