Apples can spoil far faster if you store them next to certain fruit and veggie foes.

The climate you keep apples in makes a big difference, too.

Brekke suggests looking for apples that are firm and free from blemishes.

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Your best bet is to store unwashed apples in root cellar controls.

Before electricity existed, humans relied on this tech-free technique to extend the life of their fresh food.

Torecreate a root cellar-like environment, aim to store unwashed, whole apples according to the following conditions.

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(For example, frozen apples wouldnt be so tasty in fresh fruit salads.)

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