Apple Storage
30-34°F in 90%-95% relative humidity
Before long-term storage sort apples thoroughly to remove any bruised or punctured apples. As the old saying goes, “One bad apple spoils the bunch”.
Place apples in a plastic bag to maintain proper humidity prior to storing in the refrigerator. Can also be stored in a humid cellar that maintains a cool temperature below 40°F or in unheated garages if insulated from freezing temperatures by a Styrofoam chest, hay or other insulating material. Be aware that these are difficult conditions to match in a modern garage or cellar so storage in your refrigerator is the best option.
Apples will begin to deteriorate if exposed to water or freezing temperatures.
Apple Variety | Storage Life |
Gala | 1-3 months |
McIntosh | 1-2 months |
Cortland | 2-4 months |
Empire | 3-4 months |
Golden Delicious | 3-4 months |
Mutsu | 4-5 months |
Goldrush | 3-5 months |
Granny Smith | 4-5 months |
Honeycrisp | 2-4 months |
Source:
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/pm1078-pdf
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-95.pdf