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Store in a loose bag in the refrigerator, one week +.
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Remove the tops to maintain moisture in beets. If the leaves stay on, the beets respire. Leaves should be used within 3 days, roots will last for three weeks.
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Store in a loose plastic bag in the fridge up to one week.
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Store in a loose plastic bag in the fridge up to one week.
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge up to one week.
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge, may last a few to several weeks. Peel off outer leaves to maintain longer storage.
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Store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Put a few holes in the bag for long term storage to increase air circulation.
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Eat as soon as possible, or freeze. Sugars in corn turn to starch quickly.
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Store in a loose bag or in crisper in fridge up to one week.
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Store in a loose bag or in crisper in fridge, use as soon as possible for maximum texture, but storable up to one week.
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge, may last up to a few weeks.
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge, remove rubber band to increase air flow. Soft-leaved herbs (basil, cilantro) should not be washed until ready to use. Use or dry within one week.
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Wash, trim stems, and pat dry (leaves whole) for quick use. Store in a closed plastic bag in the fridge. One week +. You can also dehydrate kale and use it in soups later (like dried herbs).
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge, may last a few to several weeks. Peel off outer leaves to maintain longer storage. Leeks are great keepers.
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Lettuce may be washed and gently spun dry, then kept in the fridge for quick access, but keep leaves whole until ready for use to minimize browning. Washed and spun dry, loose, 3-5 days. Whole head, unwashed, one week +. Softer lettuce will not last as long as Romaine types.
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Leave out on counter until ready to use. Most melons ripen off the vine.
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Fresh: Store loose in bag or in crisper in fridge, may last several weeks. Dry: Keep in a dry dark place to prevent molding and sprouting. May last up to several months with proper storage. Sort frequently and use those with blemishes first.
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Remove rubber band and store in the fridge, loose in a bag until ready, up to one week.
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge. Gently pat dry if needed for longer storage. May also be hung out of direct light and left to dry.
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Store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Put a few holes in the bag for air flow. Store like you would carrots.
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Do not wash until ready to use. Store in a loose bag in the fridge up to one week.
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Do not wash until ready to use. Store in loose bag in the fridge up to one week.
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Do not wash until ready to use. Store in loose bag in the fridge, peel off leaves as needed. One week +.
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Remove tops to maintain moisture in radishes, loose bag in the fridge, use within a week.
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Store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Put a few holes in the bag for long term storage to increase air flow.
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May be washed and gently spun dry, then in a closed bag in the fridge for quick use, but we recommend leaving leaves whole until ready for use. 3-5 days.
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Store in a loose bag in the fridge, one week.
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Store in a dark dry place to prevent molding and over ripening. May store through December or longer. Sort frequently and used blemished ones first.
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Store in a closed bag in fridge. Remove twist tie to increase air flow. May be washed and gently spun dry for quick use. One week.
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Never put tomatoes in the fridge – it ruins flavor and texture. Just put them on the counter resting on their shoulders. If you put them near apples, it speeds up their ripening.
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Trim stem ends and place in fresh water. Changing water every day or two may prolong flower life. With lilies and gladiolas, trim off dead flowers to encourage the others to open. You may also pull off the anthers of the lily blossoms when the flowers first open to avoid pollen mess.
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