How long does organic fruit stay fresh?

Organic fruit generally has a shorter shelf life than conventionally grown fruit because it is usually not treated with preservatives or waxes. As a result, the following general timeframes for freshness, as per the University of California, Davis are as follows:

Refrigerated:

- Apples: 2–4 weeks

- Berries: 1–2 days

- Cherries: 5–7 days

- Citrus fruits: 1–2 weeks

- Grapes: 1–2 weeks

- Mangoes: 1–2 weeks

- Nectarines: 3–5 days

- Peaches: 1–2 days

- Pineapple: 3–5 days

- Plums: 3–5 days

- Watermelon: 1–2 weeks

Room Temperature:

- Bananas: 2–5 days

- Avocados: 3–5 days

- Room temperature fruit should generally be kept above 32 to 35 ­°F(0-2 °C), but below 60–65 °F (16-18 °C).