Veggie Storage
Store in the refrigerator :
All other veggies, including green garlic and
fresh/green onions need to be stored in a sealed
bag or container in the refrigerator.
Peppers, Zucchini,
Cucumbers, Eggplant :
Refrigerate, unwashed, in a plastic bag / air tight container in the vegetable drawer. Keep them dry, as moisture will eventually cause them to rot.
Root veggies with their greens : bunched carrots, radishes, and beets
Remove the greens, dry and store separately in a sealed container or bag.
Leafy greens and herbs (except basil) :
Greens that come in a paper bag need to be transferred to a plastic container/bag and put in the fridge. If your leafy greens are looking limp once you get home, refresh them by plunging them in a bowl of cool water for ten minutes. Then spin or shake them dry and store in a sealed container or bag in the fridge with a kitchen towel.
Store on the counter or in the cabinet :
Tomatoes :
Do not refrigerate. Keep in a cool place with airflow, upside down (stem side down) on the counter, and eat quickly !
Dry Garlic, Onions, Potatoes & Squash :
Store in a cool dark place with good airflow, like a drawer, cabinet or in a paper bag.
Basil :
Store at room temperature, unwashed, in a vase or glass of water. Should be used quickly!