Michigan
State University Extension
Preserving
Food Safely - 01600104
10/13/97
STORING
PEPPERS
Peppers are generally not stored but the following method
will
store peppers for two to three weeks. Pick peppers
before
frost; wash and sort. Store peppers in a plastic
bag,
cut 12 to 15, 1/4 inch holes in the plastic bag.
The storage area should be between 45 and 50 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
will
cause chill injury. The plastic bag will maintain
proper
humidity.
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