We all love fresh local produce that’s sustainably grown. It’s good for us and tastes better.
1) Keep them dry
Take the produce out of any packaging.
Gently dry it off.
Loosely wrap tender produce like greens, beans, and berries in a paper towel to keep it dry.
2) Wait to wash or cut
Don’t wash or cut produce until you’re ready to use it.
Until then, store it in its happy place. Here’s our cheat sheet for storing everything from apples to watermelon.
3) Trim root veggies
DO trim the greens on root vegetables right away.
Carrots, beets, turnips, etc. keep more peak nutrients if the greedy greens aren’t sucking them all up.
Bonus tip: add the greens to salads, or freeze them in an airtight container for veggie stock, soups or stews.
4) Re-hydrate stems
If your stemmed veggies look a bit wilted, they’re thirsty!
Cut the tips off the stems.
Pop them into cold water for a few minutes.
Kale, chard, celery, asparagus, and more will perk right up.
5) Store Separately
Potatoes last longer in dry environments.
Onions tend to release moisture.
Store them separately in cool, dark corners of the pantry or countertop, or put onions in the fridge.
To keep it all fresher, longer, head to our blog for more tips on:
what should be refrigerated in airtight containers
what can sit on the counter
what you can easily freeze
About Seasonal Roots
Since 2011, Seasonal Roots’ online farmers market has connected Virginia families with local family farmers who use sustainable, humane practices. Our neighborhood market managers – who believe in living better through scrumptious, healthy eating, being kind to animals, protecting the environment, and spreading joy – home-deliver freshly harvested produce, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy and meat, plus artisan fare. We empower our members to eat better and live better with more nutritious, flavorful food that’s good for us and good for the planet. More info at seasonalroots.com.