[mason55]

> I put my vegetables and most fruits in the fridge too (bananas being my usual exception, since they're so underripe when I buy them)

A few things will retain better quality being left out

- Apples will get mealy in the fridge - Tomatoes will be much better unrefrigerated - I'm not sure about alliums, I never refrigerate onions or garlic but I do refrigerate green alliums like leeks and scallions.

[Alupis]

It all really depends how quickly you plan to consume the items.

If you're the type that shops at the market several times a week - setting all produce on the counter is likely just fine.

If you're like me and try to avoid the grocery store as much as possible... sometimes stretching 2 weeks between trips, then the fridge can be very helpful.