Select

Choose bright, evenly colored red berries that have a sheen and green, fresh-looking hulls. Avoid berries with white or green shoulders or with tips that are mushy.

Store

Store in the refrigerator, unwashed, in their plastic container. If the berries come in a cardboard carton, put them in a plastic bag before storing. Don't wash them or remove the hulls until you're ready to eat the berries.
Life Span: 3 to 4 days.

Good to Know:

Wash strawberries before you remove the hulls so they don't fill with water.