If you live in a temperamental climate like me, that means you’re a couple of months away from an influx of freshly grown produce. Leafy lettuce, fresh herbs, some root vegetables like carrots, radishes and more will find their way into our kitchen, and you must know exactly how to clean and store vegetables and fruit to get your money’s worth. This boils down to using the proper storage containers.

When it comes to alliums, potatoes and tomatoes, they’re best left in a dry, dark, room-temperature place within a wire basket, and they should never be stored in the refrigerator. But, for the items that need to go in your refrigerator, like lettuce or onion halves, it gets a little more finicky. Many of us use various methods to keep the right balance of moisture and airflow. It turns out that we don’t actually need to do this anymore or waste plastic bags and paper towels. Produce containers and other food storage containers are designed to maintain the optimal balance for a wide variety of fruits and vegetables—like this onion keeper or this set of produce containers. Shop the most popular picks below for your kitchen, starting at $12.

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Progressive International Onion Keeper

Onion halves are fragrant and filled with moisture, so figuring out the best way to store them can be tricky. Luckily, this onion container exists, so you never have to worry about storing halves or leftover diced bits again. It has a tapered shape to hold an onion half perfectly with a 1.5-cup capacity. The lid fits on securely and has a built-in stainless steel insert that absorbs onion odor to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh. When you do need to clean this nifty $12 container, you can pop it in the dishwasher.

Rubbermaid FreshWorks 4-Piece Produce Saver Set

These food storage containers are popular for a reason. Part of Rubbermaid’s FreshWorks line, they’re specifically designed to keep all types of produce fresh. The bottom has an elevated base to keep your ingredients away from moisture build-up, while the lids have a built-in vent to filter out carbon dioxide, which is what causes early spoiling. This particular set includes two smaller containers, one medium container and one large container, so there’s an option on hand for whatever you grab at the farmers’ market.

OXO Good Grips Herb Keeper

Herbs can be challenging to store—they seemingly wilt in a matter of minutes. Keep them fresh longer with this updated OXO herb keeper. This plastic storage container holds water and your herbs together to keep them crisp and green. It has a marked fill line, so you know exactly how much water to add, and the interior basket allows the herbs to breathe. When you’re ready to grab a handful of herbs for your next meal, just flip the top lid. The clear container makes it easy to track the water level and your herbs.

Progressive International Prep Solutions by Progressive Lettuce Keeper

Progressive International designed this food storage container for lettuce, but you’ll discover that it can be used for a myriad of other ingredients. The container has small openings at the base, which allows it to double as a colander. Wash your ingredients in the container, then pop it right onto the green base. The design keeps the produce elevated, so excess moisture falls into the base and away from your food. There’s a vent on the side that you can open or close depending on what you’re storing. Luckily, the brand has a quick guide below the vent to indicate which setting works best for popular fruits and vegetables.

OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Produce Keeper

This is OXO’s version of a produce container that doubles as a regular container. It has a green colander that fits inside to keep your food elevated and promote airflow. A carbon filter in the lid helps prevent early spoilage. The container comes in a wide range of sizes, though this 5-quart option is nice, long and thin to take advantage of refrigerator shelf space.

Soopleu 4-Piece Silicone Food Keeper Set

This silicone food keeper set is perfect for holding produce odds and ends. It comes with four containers, each suited to a specific ingredient: onion, lemon, avocado and tomato. The containers have a flexible silicone cover that expands over the fruit or vegetable, creating an airtight seal. Place your food inside, cut side up, and seal with the matching plastic lid.

Progressive International Progressive Prepworks Large Produce ProKeeper

This is a great storage container option for bulky produce like cabbage, bell peppers, fennel bulbs and more. It includes raised ridges at the bottom to protect ingredients from moisture. There are two vents on each end of the container that you can open or close to preserve freshness. The tall 5.6-quart shape is one of the bigger options on the list, so it’s an excellent addition to any collection. For a handy storage guide, reference the container’s lid—it tells you whether or not to add water or open the vent for the best results.

Luxear 3-Piece Fresh Produce Vegetable Fruit Storage Container Set

For a do-it-all food storage container set, check out this Luxear option. It includes three containers with clever inserts. Two of the containers have an elevated basket that sits neatly inside the container and doubles as a colander. The set also includes dividers to separate ingredients if you prefer. There are three containers in the set, and all of them come with airtight latching lids.