Appropriate storage temperature is vital to the life and safety of your produce. Abide by the following temperature guide for your storage needs:

Recommended storage temperatures (50˚ F or below):
Apples, 32-35
Apricots, 32-35
Artichokes, 32-35
Asparagus, 32-35
Avocados (ripe), 40-50
Beans (Lima,) 32-35
Beans (Snap,) 32-35
Beets, 32-35
Blackberries, 32-35
Blueberries, 33-35
Broccoli, 32-35
Brussels Sprouts, 32-35
Cabbage, 32-35
Cantaloupe, 40-50
Carrots, 32-35
Cauliflower, 32-35
Celery, 32-35
Cherries, 32-35
Coconuts, 32-35
Corn, 32-35
Cranberries, 40-50
Cucumbers, 40-50
Dates, 32-35
Eggplant, 32-35
Endive, 32-35
Escarole, 32-35
Grapes, 32-35
Greens (Collard, Kale), 32-35
Kiwifruit (ripe), 32-35
Leeks, 32-35
Lemons, 40-50
Lettuce, 32-35
Mandarins, 45-48
Mushrooms, 32-35
Nectarines (ripe), 32-35
Nuts, 32-40
Okra, 40-50
Onions (Green), 32-35
Oranges (FL), 32-34
Oranges (CA), 40-44
Peaches (ripe), 32-35
Pears (ripe), 32-35
Pears (Green), 32-35
Pears (Snow), 32-35
Peppers, 40-50
Pineapple, 40-50
Plums/Prunes, 32-35
Radishes, 32-35
Raspberries, 32-35
Rhubarb, 32-35
Romaine, 32-35
Rutabagas, 35-40
Spanish, 32-35
Sprouts, 35-40
Squash (Summer), 40-50
Strawberries, 32
Turnips, 32-35
Watermelon, 32-35

Recommended storage temperatures (50˚ F or above):
Avocados (un-ripened), 65-70
Bananas (to ripen), 65-70
Bananas (to store), 65-60
Garlic, 65-70
Grapefruit (AZ/CA), 58-60
Grapefruit (TX/FL), 50
Mangoes (to ripen), 70-75
Mangoes (un-ripened), 55
Melons (un-ripened), 60-65
Onions (bulb), 65-70
Papayas (ripe), 45-55
Peaches (un-ripened), 65-70
Pears (un-ripened), 60-70
Pineapple (un-ripened), 60-70
Potatoes, 65-75
Pumpkins, 55-60
Squash (Winter), 55-60
Sweet Potatoes, 55-60
Tomatoes (un-ripened), 60-70

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