How to Properly Store Grapes So They Last
For the very best tips on how to choose, wash, and store grapes for maximum freshness and shelf-life, we turned to the faculty at UC Davis’ PostHarvest Technology Center. The center focuses on preventing losses and improving the quality of post-harvest produce.
“The stems are a good indicator — they lose moisture before the fruit, and if they’re dry, they haven’t had the proper temperature management,” says Dr. Irwin R. Donis-González, assistant professor of cooperative extension in postharvest engineering at UC Davis.