Keep unripe tomatoes at room temperature, away from direct sunlight
Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature for the best flavor
Place tomatoes stem-side down to slow moisture loss
Keep tomatoes in a single layer to prevent bruising
Avoid refrigerating unripe tomatoes
Refrigerate only fully ripe tomatoes if you need to extend freshness
Let refrigerated tomatoes return to room temperature before eating
Keep tomatoes away from ethylene-producing fruits if you want them to last longer
Remove damaged or overripe tomatoes from the batch
Wash tomatoes only before using them
Store cut tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Use cut tomatoes within a few days
Check stored tomatoes regularly and use the ripest ones first