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How to store vegetables Some vegetables will keep for months, while others are good for only a couple of days. The storage times listed below are for vegetables that are kept in the refrigerator. Asparagus; 1 or 2 days Lima Beans " " String Beans 3-5 days Beets 1-2 weeks, remove the greens Broccoli 1 or 2 days Brussel Sprouts " " Cabbage 1-2 weeks Carrots " " Celery 3-5 days Cauliflower " " Corn 1-2 days (do not husk) Cucumbers 3-5 days Eggplant 1-2 days Greens " " Mushrooms " " Okra 3-5 days Onions Several
months- room temp with air circulation
Scallions
1-2
days
Peas
" " Peppers 3-5 days Potatoes
Several months- dark, dry place with air circulation
Summer Squash 3-5 days Winter Squash Several months-Cool, Dry Place Sweet Potatoes Several Months-room temp. Tomatoes Several Weeks (refrigerated, uncovered) The Shelf Life of Foods How Long Should you Keep Food in the Pantry? |
Food Fun and Facts has over 900 pages. Use the Menu, or for a quick Search, use the Site Search Bar. Enjoy! Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables Anyone can learn to store fruits and vegetables safely and naturally with a cool, dark space (even a closet!) and the step-by-step advice in this book. Peak Fresh Re-Usable Produce Bags Peak Fresh produce bags remove ethylene gas to prolong the life and freshness of produce, more than doubling the life expectancy of refrigerated fruits and vegetables. Most fruit and vegetables release ethylene gas after harvest. Exposure to the gas accelerates aging in fruit and vegetables (the expression one bad apple spoils the barrel comes from this process). Unlike ordinary plastic bags, Peak Fresh produce bags breathe so that damaging gases produced by the fresh produce are removed. Our bags minimize moisture formation and inhibit bacteria growth which helps maintain fruit and vegetables at their peak. Our bags maintain Vitamin C levels. To use the produce bag, pre-cool warm fruit and vegetables in refrigerator before storing in bag. Use a separate bag for each type of produce. Produce to be stored should be fresh, dry and undamaged. Expel air from the bag and close using the enclosed ties and store in the refrigerator. Bags should be washed and dried thoroughly before re-use and can be re-used for up to two months. Keep bags away from fire and children. Back to Home Page Email Me! Copyright 1999-2011 Privacy Policy |
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