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TYPE OF FOOD
Optimum
storage
temperature (°C)
Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)
Approximate
storage time
Leeks
0
95-100
2 to 3 months
Mushrooms
0
95
3 to 4 days
Parsley
0
95-100
2 to 3 days
Parsnip
0
98-100
4 to 6 months
Radish, winter
0
95-100
2 to 4 months
Horseradish
0
98-100
10 to 12 months
Cauliflower
0 to 2
90-95
2 to 4 weeks
Onions
0 to 2
65-70
6 to 7 months
Asparagus
0 to 2
95-100
2 to 3 weeks
Peas, green
0 to 2
95-98
1 to 2 weeks
Vegetables,
chopped
0 to 2
90-95
up to 5 days
Brussels sprout
0 to 2
90-95
1 to 2 weeks
Gooseberries
0 to 2
90-95
3 to 4 weeks
Cucumbers
4 to 10
95
10 to 14 days
Potatoes
7 to 10
90-95
up to 9 months
Avocado, unripe
7 to 10
85-95
up to 6 weeks
Bell peppers
7 to 10
90-95
2 to 3 weeks
Tomatoes
10 to 12
85-90
4 to 7 days
Beans, seeds
< 15
40-50
6 to 10 months
Pears
-3
90-95
2 to 7 months
Apricots
-1
90-95
1 to 3 weeks
Strawberries
0
90-95
3 to 7 days
Raspberries
0 to 2
90-95
2 to 3 days
Currants
0 to 2
90-95
1 to 4 weeks
Blueberries
0 to 2
90-95
14 days
Cherries
0 to 2
90-95
2 to 3 weeks
Grapes
0 to 2
85
2 to 8 weeks
Kiwi, ripe
0 to 2
90-95
1 to 3 months
Peaches
0 to 2
90-95
2 to 4 weeks
