Produceology
Produce Storage Tips
There are three pillars that control produce freshness: Temperature, Humidity, and Ethylene Gas. Bluapple products manage two of them! Refrigerators handle the temperature, VeggieZips with HydroLiners control humidity when necessary, and Bluapple Produce Savers absorb ethylene gas. FreshMats, as an added bonus, provide cushion to reduce bruising and allow airflow around the whole produce item.
Below, we have designed a comprehensive list of helpful produce storage tips! You can search for the produce type you are interested in storing OR you can download or print copies for easy reference!
Key Storage Tips
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Buy before it's ripe
If you buy produce at peak ripeness, your window to consume is very short. Bluapple Produce Saver slows down the ripening process but does not stop it. Once it hits the peak, there’s not much that can be done. -
Keep produce in cooler temperatures
While there are some exceptions, most produce benefits from cooler temperatures. Cooler temps slow down ethylene gas production in most produce types. -
Don’t wash before storing
Washing produce before storing can result in mold or bacteria growth. Store produce unwashed and wash when you are ready to eat! -
Don’t overcrowd
Fruits and vegetables need to BREATHE! Most (there are few exceptions, but not many) produce needs airflow. Don’t overcrowd your crisper drawers. Allow for airflow around each fruit or vegetable and try not to keep things in sealed containers or bags. -
Separate Fruits and Vegetables
When it comes to emitting ethylene gas – fruits generally give off more ethylene gas and are less sensitive to it, while vegetables give off less ethylene gas and are more sensitive to it.
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Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Acerola, Barbados Cherry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Acorn squash


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
African Horned Melon, Kiwano


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Anise, Fennel


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Apple Varieties


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Apricot


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Artichoke


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Arugula, Rocket


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Asian Pear


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Asparagus


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Avocado


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Babaco, Mt Papaya


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Bananas


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Basil


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Bay Leaves


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Beans - Fava, Broad


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Beans - Lima


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Beans - Long, Yard-long


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Beans - Snap, Wax, Green


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Beans - Winged


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Beet, Beetroot


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Bittermelon, bitter gourd


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Black Salsify, scorzonera


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Blackberry, Dewberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Blueberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Bok Choy


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Boysenberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Breadfruit


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Broccoli


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Brussels Sprouts


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Butternut squash


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cabbage


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cactus Fruit, Prickly Pear


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cactus Pads, Nopalitos


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cantaloupe


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Carambola, Starfruit


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Carrots


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Casaba


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cashew Apple


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cassava, Yucca, Manioc


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cauliflower


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Celeriac


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Celery


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Chard


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Chayote


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cherimoya, Custard Apple


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cherry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Chinese Artichoke


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Chinese Broccoli, Gailan


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Chives

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Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cilantro, Coriander


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Coconut


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Collard Greens


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Corn


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cranberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Crenshaw


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Cucumber


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Currants


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Daikon, Oriental Radish


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Date


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Dill


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Dragon Fruit - Pitaya, Pithaya, Red Pitaya, Yellow Pitaya


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Durian


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Eggplant, Aubergine


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Elderberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Endive, Escarole, Chicory


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Epazote


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Feijoa, Pineapple Guava


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Fig


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Garlic


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Ginger


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Gooseberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Grape


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Grapefruit


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Green Onion, Scallions


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Guava


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Honeydew


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Horseradish


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Jaboticaba


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Jerusalem Artichoke


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Jicama


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Jujube, Chinese Date


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Kale


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Kiwi


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Kumquat


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Leek


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Lemon


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Lettuce - Iceburg, Romaine


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Lime


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Loganberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Longan


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Loquat


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Luffa, Chinese Okra


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Lychee, Litchi


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Malanga, Tania, New Cocoyam


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Mango


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Mangosteen


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Mint


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Mushrooms


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Mustard Greens

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Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Napa


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Nectarine


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Okra


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Olives


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Onion


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Orange


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Oregano


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Papaya


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Parsley


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Parsnip


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Passion Fruit


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Peach


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Pear


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Peas - Snow, Snap, Sugar


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Pepino, Melon Pear


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Peppers - Bell


Produce Information / Storage Tips
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Peppers - Chili


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Perilla, Shiso


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Persimmons, Kaki


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Pineapple


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Plantain


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Plum, Prune


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Pomegranate


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Potato


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Pummelo


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Pumpkin


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Quince


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Radicchio


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Radish


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Radish Sprouts


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Rambutan


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Raspberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Rhubarb


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Rosemary


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Rutabaga, Swede


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Sage


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Salsify, Vegetable Oyster


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Sapote


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Shallot


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Soursop


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Southern Peas, Cowpeas, Black Eyed Peas


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Spaghetti Squash


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Spinach


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Spondias, Mombin, Wi Apple, Jobo, Hogplum


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Sprouts - Alfalfa, Bean


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Squash - Delicata, Hubbard


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Strawberry


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Sweet Potato


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Tamarillo, Tree Tomato


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Tamarind

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Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Tangerine, Tangelo, Mandarin


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Taro Root, Dasheen


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Tarragon


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Thyme


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Tomatillo, Husk Tomato


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Tomato


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Turnip


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Water Chestnut


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Watercress, Garden Cress


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Watermelon


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Yam


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Yellow squash


Produce Information / Storage Tips
Use a Bluapple® to absorb ethylene gas to extend the life of produce.
Zucchini Squash, Courgette

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