for the kitchen
keeping
your veggies fresh
To keep
vegetables from turning brown or becoming "limp" or
wilted in the refrigerator, certain storage guidelines should be
followed. Here are some storage recommendations to help maximize
vegetable storage.
Fresh Vegetables Storage Chart
| Fresh
Vegetable |
Fridge
Time |
Freezer
Time |
Storage
Tips |
| Asparagus |
2
- 3 days |
8
- 12 months |
Don't
wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper. |
| Brussels
Sprouts & Broccoli |
3-5
days |
8
- 12 months |
Wrap
odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper. |
Celery
|
1-2
weeks |
N/R |
Refrigerate
in crisper. |
| Cauliflower
& Snap Beans |
1
week |
8
- 12 months |
Wrap
odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper. |
| Carrots,
Parsnips, Beets, Radishes & Turnips |
2
weeks |
8
- 12 months |
Remove
tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper. |
Green
Peas/Lima Beans
|
3-5
days |
8
- 12 months |
Leave
in pods & refrigerate. |
| Lettuce/Other
Salad Greens |
1
week |
N/R |
Wash.
Drain well. Wrap & refrigerate in crisper. |
Mushrooms
|
3-5
days |
N/R |
Store
in paper bag in crisper. |
| Onions,
Green |
3-5
days |
8
- 12 months |
Wrap
odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper. |
| Peppers
& Cucumbers |
1
week |
8
- 12 months |
Wrap
odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper. |
Fresh
vegetables remain fresh longest in a moist environment. They
should be stored in the crispers with the control on the
"Vegetables" setting. If the crispers are full, store
vegetables in plastic bags or plastic containers to prevent
moisture loss.
Most
vegetables should be stored in the refrigerator to preserve
freshness. Exceptions include potatoes, sweet potatoes, mature
onions, hard-rind squashes, eggplant and rutabagas, which keep
well in cool rather than cold storage. Tomatoes should be
refrigerated only after they are fully ripe and only for a short
time.
Store
Vegetables In Crisper Drawers
The crisper drawers trap moisture inside to help keep foods fresh.
Moisture controls on some crisper drawers can be used to regulate
the moisture level in the crisper. As a general rule, vegetables
require high moisture storage and fruits low moisture, Refer to
the User's Guide for directions on setting the crisper control.
The crispers in a refrigerator will perform better if they are at
least two-thirds full.
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