Correct storage is paramount to get the most life of your fresh organics. You see the produce that you buy is still alive and its only when it dies does it start to breakdown and decay. Slowing down this process is easy, store your foods correctly, and eat them in their prime. Easier said than done you think….I think not.
Allow me to give you a little background, the majority of the produce is picked the day before we pack it in your box, this means that when it arrives to you, its as good as picking if from your own garden, in other words you cant get much fresher. We do our part you need to do yours.
As soon as you receive your box its important to unpack and store everything properly, this means the majority of produce goes straight in the fridge. Check out the listing below for storing for optimum freshness and quality..
For the best flavour, highest nutrient quality and best prices, its best to buy your fruit and vegetables when they are seasonally available, this means eating apples in autumn and winter and berries in spring and summer.
Try new foods, get information on ways to prepare different foods. Check out our recipe page every week for new ideas.
Plan ahead, so that you can make sure that you and your family are enjoying a wide variety of different foods, increasing your nutrient intake and broadening your palate.
Be mindful, instead of wasting food, be inventive, try something new, freeze it for later, bake it now, try juicing it or share some with your neighbour.
Artichoke - Avoid cutting or rinsing, place in a plastic bag, sprinkle with water and seal the bag. Best to store for no longer than 3-5 days.
Apricot - Ensure that the fruit is ripe enough before placing in the fridge, as the cool temperature slows down and/or stops the ripening process. Ensure that there is no spoiled fruit. Place in a bag and fold over.
Apples - they are known to release a lot of ethylene gas. Check for any damage on fruit (otherwise they will spoil the rest). Place in a bag in the coldest part of the fridge.
Banana - Store at room temperature
Blackberry - Store in the refrigerator as soon as possible, best to store in the vented containers that they come in to allow air to circulate.
Blueberries - Store in the refrigerator as soon as possible, best to store in the vented containers that they come in to allow air to circulate.
Beans - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Beetroot - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Broad beans - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Broccoli - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Cabbage - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Carrot - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Cauliflower - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the crisper part of the fridge.
Celery - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the bottom part of the fridge.
Chicory - wrap in damp newspaper, cloth or covered with a plastic bag in the bottom part of the fridge.
Chives - Place in a glass of water, cover tops with a bag. Can wrap in a damp cloth.
Cress - Place in a glass of water, cover tops with a bag. Can wrap in a damp cloth.
Corn - Ensure that the husk is left on, place in a bag in the bottom part of the fridge
Cucumber - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the bottom part of the fridge.
Cherries - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the bottom part of the fridge.
Dill - Place in a glass of water, cover tops with a bag. Can wrap in a damp cloth.
Eggplant - place in a bag (fold over to seal) in the bottom part of the fridge.
Garlic - can be stored in the fridge, particularly in spring when the natural inclination of the bulb is to sprout.
Grapes - avoid washing before storing. Remove any spoiled grapes. Place in a plastic bag/ container in the fridge. Wash under cold water to serve.
Grapefruit - Can store in the crisper part of the fridge. Can be uncovered.
Kale - wrap in damp newspaper, cloth or covered with a plastic bag in the bottom part of the fridge
Lemon - Can store in the crisper part of the fridge. Can be uncovered.
Lettuce - store covered in a bag, bottom half of the fridge. Do not wash before storing.
Mandarin - Can store in the crisper part of the fridge. Can be uncovered.
Melon - Watermelons/Canteloupe: If surface is cut store in a container with environmental film covering surface. Store in the fridge.
Nectarines - Ensure that the fruit is ripe enough before placing in the fridge, as the cool temperature slows down and/or stops the ripening process. Ensure that there is no spoiled fruit. Place in a bag and fold over.
Onion - store at room temperature in a dark cool place.
Orange - Store in the crisper part of the fridge. Can be uncovered.
Parsnip - Place in a bag in the fridge.
Parsley - Place in a glass of water, cover tops with a bag. Can wrap in a damp cloth.
Peas - Place in a bag in the fridge.
Pear - Check for any damage on fruit (otherwise they will spoil the rest). Place in a bag in the coldest part of the fridge.
Peach - Ensure that the fruit is ripe enough before placing in the fridge, as the cool temperature slows down and/or stops the ripening process. Ensure that there is no spoiled fruit. Place in a bag and fold over.
Pineapple - if whole can be stored at room temperature until desired ripeness is achieved. Once surface has been, cover surface and store in the fridge.
Plum - stored in a bag in the fridge.
Potato - Store at room temperature, in a cool dark place. In warmer regions store in the fridge
Pumpkin - If uncut can be stored at room temperature. If cut, cover cut surface and store in the fridge.
Radish - wrap in damp newspaper, cloth or covered with a plastic bag in the bottom part of the fridge
Raspberries - Store in the refrigerator as soon as possible, best to store in the vented containers that they come in to allow air to circulate.
Silverbeet - wrap in damp newspaper, cloth or covered with a plastic bag in the bottom part of the fridge
Spring onions - wrap in damp newspaper, cloth or covered with a plastic bag in the bottom part of the fridge
Spinach Bunches - wrap in damp newspaper, cloth or covered with a plastic bag in the bottom part of the fridge
Spinach loose/ Wild rocket/ Salad Mix - Place in a plastic bag or container sealed in the fridge. Do not wash before storing.
Strawberry - Store in the refrigerator as soon as possible, best to store in the vented containers that they come in to allow air to circulate.
Sweet Potato- Store at room temperature, in a cool dark place. In warmer regions store in the fridge
Tomato - once ripened to taste, store in a bag in the fridge.
Zucchini - Place in a bag in the fridge, store on the bottom of the fridge.
