Potatoes and Winter Squash keep well outside the ship's cooler, but take a long time to cook. Lettuce keeps in the boat cooler as well as it does in the refrigerator crisper. Wash just before using, as excess moisture will rot leaves, or cause them to turn limp and brown. Fresh bean sprouts are as easy to grow on a boat as they are at home. They are a good choice for extended cruises with few stops for fresh provisions.
Apples are traditional boat fare.
They need no refrigeration. Bananas ripen at room temperature. Try saut ed green bananas for a tropical vegetable. Berries, such as strawberries, do not keep well, and should be used soon after purchase. Citrus fruits keep well in the cooler, or even at room temperature.