15. Peaches and Peppers
Peaches release a good amount of ethylene as they ripen, which is bad news for peppers. Bell peppers and hot peppers alike are very sensitive to ethylene exposure. When stored together, peppers can wrinkle, soften, and lose their crispness within days. Even the flavor can start to dull or shift. Peaches prefer a room temperature spot until ripe, then the fridge. Peppers, on the other hand, should stay cold the entire time in a low-humidity crisper. Don’t store them together just because they both look good in a bowl. You’ll only end up with mushy peppers and overripe peaches. Properly storing fruits and vegetables like these makes both last longer and taste better.