Stop putting these 6 vegetables in the fridge

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 1 September 2025

[{"selector":"#anim-a85da1cd-416e-4e17-ab7d-9da3184234dd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-96fad4da-b843-4967-8345-42807da79b2e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 129.34473%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] You might be surprised, but not every veggie belongs in the fridge. In fact, keeping some of them cold can actually ruin their flavor or texture. Here are 6 vegetables you’re better off storing outside the fridge: Photo Credit: Freepik

Tomatoes

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Potatoes

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Onions

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Garlic

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Sweet Potatoes

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Cucumbers

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