Some of us will be planting a garden and some of us will be hitting the local farmers market and road side stands over the next several months. Buying in season fruit is a great way to save on fresh fruits and vegetables but you need to know how long they’ll last so you don’t wind up throwing away your nutritious food. Check out this easy to follow guide to let you know the average shelf life for fresh fruits and vegetables;
1 to 3 days: Collard greens, corn, green onions, summer squash, avocado, strawberries, raspberries, plums, pears, mango, peaches
3 to 5 days: spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, bell pepper, asparagus, nectarine, pineapple, watermelon
5 to 7 days: tomato, radish, mushroom, lettuce, green beans, cucumber, brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, grapes, oranges
7 or more days: sweet potato, winter squash, celery, artichoke, cabbage, onion, potato, limes, apples, banana, blueberries, cherries, kiwifruit, honeydew, lemons
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