What fruits can be stored?

Many cultivars of the following can be stored: apples, pears, quince and medlar. Late ripening cultivars usually store for longer than early season ones. For example, fruit that stores well includes: Fruit can be stored from late autumn to late winter. As a general rule:

How do you store fruit?

If you want to store your fruit, you need to keep it in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place, such as a cellar, garage or garden shed. There needs to be a degree of humidity so the fruit doesn’t dry out, but not so much that the fruit goes rotten quickly.

Should fruit be stored in the fridge?

Any fruit that has been cut or sliced should be kept in the fridge. However you store your fruit, the cool atmosphere of the fridge will allow you to keep your fruit fresh for much longer. Tip: As well as fruit, keep herb cuttings like mint and parsley stored in the refrigerator to ensure freshness.

How long can dried fruits be stored?

Recommended storage times for dried foods range from 4 months to 1 year. Because food quality is affected by heat, the storage temperature helps determine the length of storage; the higher the temperature, the shorter the storage time. Most dried fruits can be stored for 1 year at 60ºF, 6 months at 80ºF.

Should you store fruit and vegetables separately?

First of all, it's a good idea to store fruit and vegetables separately as fruit gives off high levels of ethylene which means that any fruits and veggies in close proximity, ripen and spoil prematurely. However, in order to store them separately, you'll need the storage options to do so. Proper fruit storage depends on the type of fruit you have.

Do fruits need to be stored in airtight containers?

Some fruits, such as cherries and avocados (once ripened) can be placed in an airtight container for extended storage. Other fruits, like berries, need to be stored in well-ventilated containers so that any moisture they may contain doesn't cause them to spoil faster.