Food Storage Recommendations 27
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Recommended
Temperature
Storage Life
(refrigerator)
Comments
F
RESH VEGETABLES
radishes
romaine
rutabagas
salsify
shallots
snow peas
spinach
squash, summer*
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)
40–45°F (4–7°C)
1–2 months
2–3 weeks
4–6 months
2–4 months
6 months
1–2 weeks
10–14 days
1–2 weeks
Wash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in airtight
container or plastic wrap.
Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.
tamarillos
tomatoes (ripe)
turnips
water chestnuts
watercress
37–40°F (
3–4°C)
46–50°F (
8–10°C)
34°F (1°C)
34–36°F (1–2°C)
34°F (
1°C)
10 weeks
1–3 weeks
4–5 months
2–4 months
2–3 weeks
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.
Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing
vegetables and fruits.
*Sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the vegetable is returned to a warmer temperature.
See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing vegetables. Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0°F
(-18°C)
.
Fresh Vegetables