1 Prepare and store them well
Some fruit and vegetables can be stored with no extra treatment if you harvest them correctly and keep them in the right conditions.
Harvest in dry weather and brush off debris or soil on root crops. Check produce and only choose perfect, unblemished ones to store. Any bruising, damage or disease will accelerate fungal rot. While in store, they should all be checked and aired regularly.
Hard fruits like apples store well. Later-fruiting varieties are best for this and their flavour may even