❁ Whole apples can be stored at room temperature for a few days. They can be stored in the refrigerator in a crisper drawer or open bag for up to 6 weeks.
❁ Apples that are starting to shrivel can be used in cooking.
❁ Refrigerate fresh corn in the husk when possible. Although corn is best when eaten soon after picking, newer varieties keep their flavor and texture for up to a week or longer.
■ Leave grapes on the stem but remove any grapes that are shriveled, brown, or moldy.
■ Grapes can be kept on the counter top for a day or two, but last longer when refrigerated. Place them in an open container or perforated plastic bag. For best quality, use within 7 to 10 days.
■ Bananas are usually stored at room temperature. They continue to ripen after harvest. The warmer the temperature, the faster they ripen.
