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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.