Should I Refrigerate Apples? And More Fruits and Vegetables Storage Questions, Answered - NYT Cooking

Good produce is a gift. Keep it fresh as long as possible with these tips.

Good produce is a gift. Keep it fresh as long as possible with these tips. By Kristen Miglore Photographs by Andrew Bui Styled by Barrett Washburne Published Feb. 19, 2026 Updated Feb. 23, 2026 How many cucumbers — pudgy and bright days before — have you pulled from the crisper, riddled with sunken pits? What about the bags of sodden herbs guiltily tossed, after a recipe called for just a few sprigs? If you’re an average American, it’s a lot. We waste nearly a pound of food per person every day , affecting our grocery bills and greenhouse gas emissions . Fresh fruits and vegetables make up mor

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