fruits
Strawberries
The two-day fruit — washed-at-eating-only, and the vinegar bath that buys three extra days.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Counter or fridge
Fridge, unwashed, in a breathable container
Ripe test
Deep red to the stem, fragrant, no soft spots
Shelf life
3–5 days fridge (1 week with vinegar method)
Ethylene
Sensitive — keep away from the fruit bowl