A variety of fresh produce is available at this time of the year. While most are picked for peak freshness, K-State Research and Extension Food Safety Specialist Karen Blakeslee says how you store them will determine how long they maintain their best flavor.
 

Blakeslee says some produce will need to ripen before being refrigerated, including things like peaches, pears and plums.  Tomatoes should also be allowed to ripen at room temperature. Blakeslee says any produce that has been cut into needs to be refrigerated.