As you buy up all that abundant Summer produce at your grocery store or farmers market,don't assume it should all end up in the fridge. In fact, there's a ton of Summer produce that's best left out, or otherwise it won't properly ripen or can end up mealy and shriveled in your fridge. Here's the total list of Summer veggies and fruit you should leave out instead of refrigerating and how long each item of produce will last you. As you'll discover,most produce can eventually compose its way into the fridge, but let it be known that the number one produce item to retain out at room temperature is tomatoes. Don't ruin those precious red orbs by refrigerating them, and folks. Leave Out at Room TemperatureApricots,nectarines, peaches, and plums: For at least 5 days; once ripened,transfer to fridge
Avocados: Leave out until ripened, then transfer to fridge for another 3-5 days
Eggplant: For 2 days, and then transfer to fridge
Figs: For 1 day or transfer to the fridge for 2 days
Grapes: For 3-5 days or transfer to the fridge for 5-10 days
Melons: Transfer to the fridge once ripened for 7-10 days
Peppers: Store in a paper bag or transfer to fridge for 1-2 weeks
Squash: For 3-5 days or transfer to the fridge for 5-7 days
Tomatoes
Refrigerate:Berries: Store in coldest drawer for 3 days; don't wash until just before serving
Cauliflower: Store in a bag in a crisper drawer for up to 1 week
Cherries: Store in coldest drawer for up to 7 days
Corn: Store on fridge shelf for up to 3 days
Cucumbers: Store on fridge shelf for up to 1 week
Okra: Store on fridge shelf for 3-5 days
Source: popsugar.com