Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have been using Debbie Meyer GreenBags for about ten years and have found through experience what produce is preserved by the GreenBags and what produce is ruined by the GreenBags. Berries such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are better left in the hard plastic containers that they come in because the GreenBags trap moisture and grow mold within days. Citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit are better left in the breathable net bags that they come in. Any type of plastic bag touching their skin will grow mold. Stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots are better stored in a bowl or plate in the refrigerator because GreenBags will grow mold on them. However, GreenBags keep cherries fresh for weeks when left open to “breathe”. Hard vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash and fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, dill and basil will last for weeks when wrapped in paper towels (so that the produce does not make contact with the bag), placed in a GreenBag, and closed airtight with a twist tie. Greens such as celery, fennel, scallions, leeks, bok choy, Swiss chard, kale, arugula, lettuce, dandelion, collard, mustard and turnip greens need to be completely dry before being placed inside a Greenbag and left open to “breathe”. I have never placed turnips, radishes, beets, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic and ginger in GreenBags because root vegetables have such a long shelf life. I just place them loose in the bottom bin of my refrigerator. The three various sizes is a must because fresh herbs only need a medium bag and leafy greens like Swiss chard get bruised/torn being stuffed into anything smaller than an extra large bag.