NRDC Co-Branded Spring and Summer Produce Storage Guide

This 7MB, 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 21 items commonly eaten in the spring or summer. Here is the main tips: Five GENERAL STORAGE TIPS 1. Don’t wash fruits or veggies until right before use. 2. Keep produce in its packaging. 3. Produce past its “freshest” period can still be used! Try cooking it or putting it into smoothies. 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).