Produce Storage Tips From SHM Produce Manager George Sherlin:
Leaf Lettuce: Wrap the bottom of the Lettuce with a damp paper towel. Place in a plastic bag and seal loosely. Place in Crisper Drawer and it will keep 7 to 10 days.
Mushrooms: Do Not wash until ready to use. Wrap in a dry paper towel and place in a plastic container. Place in your refrigerator. They will keep for a week.
Tomatoes: Never put them in the refrigerator, it takes the taste out. Store them stem side down away from direct light.
Onions: Store in cool dark place. Peel only the amount you will use immediately. This keeps the onion from drying out. Store the remaining in a zip lock bag in bottom draw of the frige.
Berries: Do Not wash until ready to use. Keep them in their original container, which should be vented and padded on the bottom. Store on bottom shelf of frige.
Citrus: If you need to store them for more then 5 days put them in the frige, but let them get to room temperature before eat for the sweetest flavor. If you will consume with a few days leave out on the counter away from direct sunlight.
Apples: As with citrus if not consumed within 3-4 days store in crisper drawer of your frige. Apples are great when eaten cold, but they are juicier when eaten at room temperature.
Potatoes: The easiest of all, keep them dark and cool. Do not store in your frige, this will turn all the starch a dark gray. Making the potato taste a little bitter.
If you have ant other questions fill free to ask me when you are in the store or call me at work. Seasons Harvest Market phone # is 423-476-6710. My name is George Sherlin and I will be glad to help you. Thank you for shopping with us!
Mushrooms: Do Not wash until ready to use. Wrap in a dry paper towel and place in a plastic container. Place in your refrigerator. They will keep for a week.
Tomatoes: Never put them in the refrigerator, it takes the taste out. Store them stem side down away from direct light.
Onions: Store in cool dark place. Peel only the amount you will use immediately. This keeps the onion from drying out. Store the remaining in a zip lock bag in bottom draw of the frige.
Berries: Do Not wash until ready to use. Keep them in their original container, which should be vented and padded on the bottom. Store on bottom shelf of frige.
Citrus: If you need to store them for more then 5 days put them in the frige, but let them get to room temperature before eat for the sweetest flavor. If you will consume with a few days leave out on the counter away from direct sunlight.
Apples: As with citrus if not consumed within 3-4 days store in crisper drawer of your frige. Apples are great when eaten cold, but they are juicier when eaten at room temperature.
Potatoes: The easiest of all, keep them dark and cool. Do not store in your frige, this will turn all the starch a dark gray. Making the potato taste a little bitter.
If you have ant other questions fill free to ask me when you are in the store or call me at work. Seasons Harvest Market phone # is 423-476-6710. My name is George Sherlin and I will be glad to help you. Thank you for shopping with us!
