This article was written by Brigitt Earley, a freelance writer who has spent the last 10-plus years researching the best home goods and kitchen items for various digital publications, including The Spruce and Good Housekeeping. From kitchen storage solutions to small appliances, she’s covered it all. How much fruit will you and/or your family eat in a week? If you live alone, then you shouldn't need as large a fruit basket as someone who has a family. At the same time, you don't want to go too small since more crowded fruit bowls allow for less air circulation, which can lead to premature rotting.

Choose the style that will fit best in your home and will also hold the amount of fruit that you want readily available and on display. Counter space can be at a premium in homes, so a two- or three-tiered fruit basket or a hanging basket can help save you that precious room. Bananas produce a gas that can make the fruit around them ripen and even spoil faster than they normally would. Some fruits are more sensitive to this gas than others. Also, keep in mind that not just bananas, but other fruits (including apples), also produce this type of gas.Fruit bowls are handy to keep in plain sight during the day, especially to encourage kids to eat their fruit. But, at night, to help keep your fruit at its freshest, you should consider storing the fruit bowl in the refrigerator.

Our best overall fruit bowl is the TomCare Two-Tier Fruit Basket because it’s functional and stylish yet budget-conscious. You’ll love how much storage space it affords and will appreciate the possibility of using each tier together or separately. We also liked the Just Ripe Fruit Bowl because of its ability to extend your fruits' lifespan, as well as the convenient, compact size. What to Look for in a Fruit Bowl Material