This is how to store vegetables
A few years ago, I always bought a big batch of veggies on the market on a Saturday. I got vegetables for the whole week: ideal and very beneficial! However, my cheap shopping spree became expensive very quickly as I threw away veggies such as broccoli after a few days because it got completely yellow. Shame! So, what was the problem? I kept all my vegetables out of the fridge while they stay fresh much longer when they are in the fridge. Thats why I went to look for a lot of different vegetables and their best storage advice.
Potatoes
Store: in a dry, dark place
How long: about 3 to 4 weeks
Endive
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: a few days
Artichoke
Store: in the refrigerator (wrapped in a damp tea towel)
How long: a few days
Asparagus
Store: in the refrigerator (in a damp tea towel)
How long: about 1 to 3 days
Eggplant
Store: in a dark, cool place (outside of the refrigerator)
How long: about a week
Beetroot
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: a few weeks (if you have raw beets)
Cauliflower
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about 4 days
Kale
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: a few days
Spring onion
Store: in a cool, dry place (outside the refrigerator)
How long: up to a week
Broccoli
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about 1 week
Chinese cabbage
Store: in the refrigerator (in an open plastic bag)
How long: one week
Zucchini
Store: in a cool place (outside the refrigerator)
How long: one week
Garlic
Store: in a dry, dark place
How long: a few weeks
Cucumber
Store: in a dark, cool place (outside of the refrigerator)
How long: about a week (cucumbers in plastic wrap have a longer shelf life)
Corn
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about 3 days (with plastic wrap)
Mushrooms
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about 2 to 3 days
Bell pepper
Store: in a cool place (outside the fridge!)
How long: one week
Snow peas
Store: in the refrigerator (in a plastic bag with holes in it)
How long: a few days
Pumpkin
Store: a cool place
How long: several months (if the pumpkin is uncut. Cut pumpkin can be stored in the refrigerator for one week.)
Leek
Store: in the refrigerator or in a cool dry place
How long: about 2 to 3 weeks
Radish
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about a week
Lettuce
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about 1 day
Green beans
Store: in the refrigerator (in a plastic bag)
How long: a few days
Spinach
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: 1 to 2 days
Cabbage
Store: a cool place (outside the fridge)
How long: a few days
Brussel sprouts
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: about 2 to 5 days
Tomatoes
Store: In a cool place (outside of the refrigerator)
How long: about a week
Onions
Store: in a dry, dark place
How long: a few weeks
Chicory
Store: in the fridge (in the dark it will stays beautifully white)
How long: about 5 days
Carrots
Store: in the refrigerator
How long: If you remove the leaves, the carrots can stay fresh for about a week
Sweet potato
Store: in a dry, dark place
How long: about a week
So, now you're well prepared and you'll never throw away so many vegetables again! Is a particular vegetable missing from the list? Let me know in the comments! I'll look for the correct storage advice and add it to the list! :)
Source (images): Half Baked Harvest (header), Good Dinner Mom (cucumber), Bon Appetit (beans)
