Refrigeration can slow down the ripening process and turn the skins dark, but the fruit inside will still be fine.
While technically a fruit, tomatoes are best stored at room temperature to maintain their flavor and texture.
If they are not yet ripe, keep them at room temperature. Once ripe, you can store them in the refrigerator to slow down further ripening.
Oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits can be stored at room temperature for up to a week, but they will last longer in the refrigerator.
Keep pineapple at room temperature until it is ripe, then you can refrigerate it to prolong its freshness.
Peaches, plums, and nectarines should be stored at room temperature until they are ripe. Once ripe, you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life.
Keep melons like watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew at room temperature until they are cut, then store them in the refrigerator.
Similar to avocados, mangoes should be kept at room temperature until they are ripe, then you can refrigerate them to prolong their freshness.
Keep papayas at room temperature until they are ripe, then you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life.
Kiwi can be stored at room temperature until it is ripe, then you can refrigerate it to keep it fresh for longer.