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The right shelf matters, but moisture control matters more. Most produce fails because it is too wet, too dry, or trapped in the wrong container.
Buying produce is easy to feel virtuous about. Using it all before it softens, molds, or vanishes into the crisper drawer is harder.
You do not need a laboratory-grade storage system. You just need a few repeatable rules about moisture, airflow, and visibility. Once you know which items like a dry towel, which need a breathable bag, and which should never be buried, your grocery haul lasts longer with much less effort.