2007-03-19 03:27:51 · 26 answers · asked by lifeboat51 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yes definitely. They are refrigerated when you buy them. Always keep them in the fridge.
2007-03-19 03:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Cucumber yes, tomatoes no. While refrigerated tomatoes will last longer they lose their taste.
Greenhouse Tomatoes
"Store greenhouse tomatoes at a cool room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Ripe tomatoes will keep for a few days and unripe tomatoes will ripen slowly. Do not store tomatoes in the refrigerator as this will decrease flavor and alter texture."
Field Tomatoes
"Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, to prevent uneven ripening.
Only in extreme heat, or if overripe, should tomatoes be stored in the refrigerator butter compartment. But to ensure full flavour, allow them to reach room temperature before serving.
To ripen tomatoes, store in a plain brown paper bag with apples or pears. Both release a natural ethylene gas that speeds up ripening."
"Greenhouse Cucumbers"
"Ripe Ontario greenhouse cucumbers should be long, thin and firm. They are individually sealed in plastic to protect their delicate dark green exterior and help retain their natural moisture. Their exterior color should be a deep vivid green and they should feel heavy for their size. Greenhouse cucumbers can be stored in their original plastic at cool room temperature, or in the refrigerator crisper."
2007-03-19 10:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rockin' Mel S 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure about cucumbers but i know that you are supposed to keep tomatoes at room temperature.
2007-03-21 13:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by pinky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cucumber definitely in fridge.
2007-03-19 10:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Cucumbers yes, tomatoes only after they've been cut.
2007-03-19 10:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes definitely. You should also unwrap the cucumber from it's plastic skin. Take toms out of the 'fridge about 1/2 before you want to eat, room temperature brings out the flavour!
2007-03-19 10:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by jet-set 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Tomatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator. You should keep them on the counter. You'll kill the flavor if you keep them in the fridge.
2007-03-19 10:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yep, definitely will keep better and last longer. Remove them from the plastic though or the moisture in the fridge will cause them to mildew.
2007-03-19 10:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by Green eyed girl 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, but tomatoes taste better if eaten at room temperature.
2007-03-19 11:17:28 · answer #9 · answered by gps 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes but could depend what they're next to. Some fruits and veggies emit something (forget the name) and some absorb it. Putting emitters next to absorbers can quicken the ripening process also.
2007-03-19 10:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by lillilou 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋