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anise
artichokes
asparagus
✔beans, green/snap and lima
bean sprouts
beets
belgian endive
bok choy
broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celeriac
celery
chinese broccoli
chinese cabbage
corn, sweet
✔cucumbers
daikon
✔eggplant
endive/escarole
garlic
✔ginger root
horseradish
jerusalem artichokes
✔jicama
kale
kohlrabi
leeks
lettuce
mushrooms
✔okra
onions, bulb
onions, green
parsley
Recommended
storage
temperatures
34-36˚F (1-2˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34-36˚F (1-2˚C)
40-45˚F (4-7˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
36-38˚F (2-3˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
45-50˚F (7-10˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
45-50˚F (7-10˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
55˚F (13˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
55-65˚F (13-18˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
45-50˚F (7-10˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
34˚F (1˚C)
Approximate
storage life at
refrigerator
temperatures
2-3 weeks
1-2 weeks
2-3 weeks
10-14 days
7-9 days
3-5 months
2-4 weeks
3 weeks
1-2 weeks
3-5 weeks
3-6 months
1-5 months
3-4 weeks
6-8 months
2-4 weeks
10-14 days
2-3 months
4-6 days
1-2 weeks
4 months
1-2 weeks
2-3 weeks
3-6 months
6 months
10-12 months
4-5 months
1-2 months
10-14 days
2-3 months
2-3 months
2-3 weeks
1-2 weeks
1-6 months
7-10 days
1-2 months
Recommended
storage time in
freezer at 0°F (-18˚C)
See food preservation
books/guides for
complete instructions
on freezing vegetables.
Comments
Wash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in
air-tight container or plastic wrap.
Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.
See page 37 for a list of ethylene sensitive and
ethylene producing vegetables and fruits.
Discard any fresh vegetables that are moldy or have
other signs of spoilage, and wipe out the refrigerator
compartment.
For fresh-cut produce, follow storage directions
on package.
✔indicates vegetables that are sensitive to chill
injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be
apparent until the vegetables are returned to a
warmer temperature.
Fresh Vegetables
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