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February 3 - How to Store and Ripen Kiwifruit:

Very firm kiwifruit can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4-6 months at 31-32°F! Be careful of dehydration. For maximum storage life, store kiwifruit alone. When removed and kept at room temperature, kiwifruit will ripen.

To ripen kiwis, store them at room temperature until skin indents slightly when touched. Place kiwi in a paper bag with an apple or banana, or in a ripening bowl to speed ripening. Kiwifruit won't keep for nearly as long in the refrigerator after it begins to ripen. Ripe kiwis can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

OASIS has much more information on kiwifruit.

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