Why you should never put this product next to cucumbers in the fridge

If the cucumbers in your refrigerator are losing their crispness and starting to spoil rather quickly, you should consider storing them properly. Since they are the basis for many salads and a great addition to breakfasts, it is important to know all the peculiarities.

For example, cucumbers should never be kept next to certain products. Researchers from PlumbNation have found out what neighbor cucumbers will not tolerate and what will happen if you store them together.

Surprisingly, the product that cucumbers can't stand is tomatoes. These vegetables are perfectly combined in a salad, so many like them together. However, when it comes to storage, they become fierce rivals.

While trying to figure out the best way to store different fresh foods, researchers discovered that tomatoes release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that triggers the ripening process. Cucumbers, on the other hand, are highly sensitive to ethylene. As a result, they become soft and spoil quickly.