fruits
Apple
The fridge fruit that lasts months — and the ethylene producer that ripens everyone else's produce.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Counter or fridge
Fridge crisper (counter for a few days only)
Ripe test
Firm, fragrant, no soft or brown spots
Shelf life
4–6 weeks fridge; months in proper cold storage
Ethylene
PRODUCES heavily — the fruit bowl's bad neighbor