Storage and Handling Practices

Produce Storage and Handling Best Practices
Proper produce storage and handling practices are key to maximizing storage life and maintaining the best quality of harvested fruits and vegetables. We practice these storage and handling procedures to assure that our product is kept in the best condition possible.
Additional recommendations for maintaining postharvest quality can be found by clicking the photo of each individual produce item below.
Additional information on storing fresh fruits and vegetables for better taste can be found here.
Tomatoes
Optimal Storage Temperature
55-70 °F
Freezing Point
Mature Green Tomatoes: 31 °F
Ripe Tomatoes: 31.1 °F
Approximate Storage Life
Mature green tomatoes:
1-3 weeks
Ripe tomatoes:
4-7 days
