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How to store vegetables.
Some vegetables will keep for months, while others are good for only a couple of days. The storage times listed below are for vegetables that are kept in the refrigerator.

Asparagus; 1 or 2 days

Lima Beans " "

String Beans         3-5 days

Beets   1-2 weeks,  remove the greens
 
Broccoli            1 or 2 days

Brussel Sprouts     "     "

Cabbage                1-2 weeks

Carrots                    "   "

Celery                   3-5 days

Cauliflower           "   "

Corn          1-2 days (do not husk)

Cucumbers           3-5 days

Eggplant                 1-2 days

Greens              "   " 

Mushrooms          "  

Okra         3-5 days

Onions     Several months- room temp with air circulation

Scallions           1-2 days
 
Peas              "  "

Peppers                  3-5 days

   Potatoes    Several months- dark, dry place with  air circulation

Summer Squash    3-5 days

Winter Squash       Several months-Cool, Dry Place

Sweet Potatoes     Several Months-room temp.

Tomatoes               Several Weeks (refrigerated, uncovered)

 


 
 
How much of a vegetable should you buy?

Serving portions

Asparagus     1 pound          2 servings
Broccoli         1  pound          3 servings
Cabbage        1 pound          3-4 servings
Carrots          1  pound           "   "
Eggplant        1 medium         "   "
Kale             1 pound           5-6 servings
Mushrooms    1 pound           4 servings
Peas          1 pound           1-2 servings
Potatoes        1 pound           2-3 servings
Spinach         1 pound           "    "
Squash          1 pound           "     "

 

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