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F R E S H V E G E TA B L E S

Recommended

Temperature

Storage Life

(refrigerator)

Comments

FRESH VEGETABLES

anise
artichokes
asparagus
beans, green / snap / lima*
bean sprouts
beets
belgian endive
bok choy

1–2˚C

1˚C

1–2˚C
4–7˚C

1˚C
1˚C

2–3˚C

1˚C

2–3 weeks
1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks

7–10 days

7–9 days

3–4 months

2–4 weeks

3 weeks

Wash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in airtight con-
tainer or plastic wrap.

Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.

broccoli
brussels sprouts
cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
celeriac
celery
chinese broccoli

1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C

1–2 weeks
3–5 weeks
3–6 weeks

1–5 months

3–4 weeks

6–8 months
1–2 months

10–14 days

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.

chinese cabbage
corn, sweet
cucumbers*
daikon
eggplant*
endive / escarole
garlic
horseradish

1˚C
1˚C
7˚C
1˚C
7˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C

2–3 months

5–8 days

10–14 days

4 months

1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks

6–7 months

10–12 months

Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing
vegetables and fruits.

jerusalem artichokes
kale
kohlrabi
leeks
lettuce
mushrooms
okra*
onions, bulb

1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
7˚C
1˚C

1–2 weeks

1–2 months

10–14 days

2 months

2–3 weeks
1–2 weeks
1–2 weeks

1–6 months

onions, green
parsley
parsnips
peas, pods and shelled
peppers, bell*
peppers, chile
pumpkins*
radicchio

1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
7˚C
7˚C

3–7˚C

1˚C

7–10 days

1–2 months
4–5 months

1–2 weeks
2–3 weeks
2–3 weeks

3–4 months

2–3 weeks

* Sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the vegetable is returned to a warmer temperature.

NOTE: See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing vegetables. Recommended freezer storage temperature is -18˚C.

F R E S H V E G E TA B L E S

E T H Y L E N E G A S

Recommended

Temperature

Storage Life

(refrigerator)

Comments

FRESH VEGETABLES

radishes
romaine
rutabagas
salsify
shallots
snow peas
spinach
squash, summer*

1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C
1˚C

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 con-
tainer or plastic wrap.

Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity.

tamarillos
tomatoes (ripe)
turnips
water chestnuts
watercress

3–4˚C

8–10˚C

1˚C

1–2˚C

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.

NOTE: See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing vegetables. Recommended freezer storage temperature is -18˚C.

ETHYLENE PRODUCING FOODS

apples
apricots
avocados
ripening bananas
cantaloupe

cherimoyas
figs
guavas
honeydew
kiwifruit

mamey sapote
mangoes
mangosteen
nectarines
papayas

passion fruit
peaches
pears
persimmons
plantains

plums
prunes
quince
tomatoes

ETHYLENE SENSITIVE FOODS

unripe bananas
green beans
belgian endive
broccoli
brussels sprouts

cabbage
carrots
cauliflower
chard
cucumbers

eggplant
unripe kiwifruit
leafy greens
lettuce
okra

peas
peppers
spinach
squash
sweet potatoes

watercress
watermelon

NOTE: Do not store ethylene producing foods with ethylene sensitive foods.

F O O D S T O R A G E R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S

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