Recipe Corner Presents: Storing Fresh Veggies!
Artichoke: Refrigerate unwashed for up to four days.
Asparagus: Refrigerate unwashed in a sealed plastic bag for up to four days.
Beans: Store unwashed in a sealed plastic bag or covered container in the refrigerator crisper drawer for up to three days.
Beets: Cut off greens 2 inches above the beets. Refrigerate greens separately in a sealed plastic bag for up to three days. Refrigerate uncooked beets in an open bag for about two weeks.
Broccoli: Refrigerate unwashed in an open plastic bag for up to three days.
Brussels Sprouts: Refrigerate unwashed in an open plastic bag for up to three days.
Cabbage: Refrigerate unwashed for up to two weeks.
Carrots: Trim tops and root ends. Refrigerate unwashed, unpeeled in a sealed plastic bag for one to two weeks. Note: Did you know that carrots and apples aren't good storage neighbors? Apples produce ethylene gas, which can affect the quality, longevity and flavor of carrots and other veggies.
Cauliflower: Refrigerate unwashed in an open plastic bag for up to five days.
Corn: Refrigerate unshucked ears in an open plastic bag; use within two days.
Cucumbers: Refrigerate unwashed for up to one week.
Eggplant: Refrigerate unwashed in an open plastic bag for up to three days.
Greens: Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to three days.
Onions: Keep in a dark, well-ventilated area for up to three weeks.
Peas, Green: Refrigerate unwashed, unshelled in an open plastic bag for up to two days.
Peas, Snow and Sugar Snap: Refrigerate unwashed in an open plastic bag for up to two days.
Peppers, Chili: Refrigerate unwashed peppers wrapped in paper towels for up to two weeks.
Peppers, Sweet: Refrigerate unwashed for up to five days.
Potatoes: Keep potatoes in a dark, cool, dry, well-ventilated area for up to two months. Do not store with onions or in the refrigerator.
Pumpkin: Keep in a cool, dry place for up to one month.
Spinach: Refrigerate unwashed in a sealed plastic bag for up to five days.
Squash, Summer: Refrigerate unwashed for up to four days.
Squash, Winter: Keep unwashed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area for up to four weeks.
Sweet Potatoes: Keep unwashed in a dark, cool, dry, well-ventilated area for up to one week.
Tomatoes: Keep unwashed at room temperature until ripe; store out of direct sunlight.
Turnips: Refrigerate unwashed for up to one week.

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