Here’s How Long Your Fresh Produce Will Really Last

1 week at room temperature
Tips for Fresh Produce

Ready-to-eat tomatoes will feel firm when slightly squeezed and seem slightly heavy compared with their size.
Watermelon
How Long It Lasts

7-10 days at room temperature
Tips for Fresh Produce

Tap on the side. If the melon sounds hollow, it’s good to eat. Also, it should feel firm when pressed but not hard as a rock.
Whole Mushrooms
How Long It Lasts

7-10 days in the fridge
Tips for Fresh Produce

If the mushroom feels sticky or slimy, it’s bad. Whole mushrooms will keep longer than sliced mushrooms.
Zucchini
How Long It Lasts

4-5 days in the fridge
Tips for Fresh Produce

Your summer squash should be firm yet slightly flexible and have glossy skin. If the zucchini looks gray, it may be overripe.