If your harvest is huge, then it might be quite hard to collect and store all fruits in time.
It's way easier when your fruits have high fruit keeping quality, so they can be stored for a longer period of time.
Let's find out more about this quality and how to use it properly.
When you buy or sell fruits, pick ones that are ripe but not too soft or squishy. Overripe fruits go bad faster.
Keep fruits in the right place. Some go in the fridge, like berries and apples, while others, like bananas, are better on the counter.
Use breathable bags or containers to store them.
Don't store fruits that produce ethylene gas (like apples) near others (like berries) that are sensitive to it. Ethylene can speed up ripening.
Check your fruits often and remove any that are starting to go bad. One bad fruit can make the others spoil faster.
Before storing, make sure your fruits are clean and dry. Moisture can lead to mold and decay.
If you have too many ripe fruits, freeze them for later. They'll stay good for a long time.
By following these steps, you can make your fruits last longer and reduce waste.