Vegetable Storage Guide
Storage Life
How long will it last at home?
Storage Temperature
What Temperature Should I Store My Vegetables?
Storage Container
What Should I Store My Vegetables In?
Tips for extra Shelf life
What other tricks can I do to make my vegetables stay fresh?
39F in refrigerator
Broccoli
This includes big broccoli crowns and sprouting broccoli
Storage Life
5 days, store in perforated plastic bag in vegetable crisper
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Cabbage
This includes all head cabbage, green and purple
Storage Life
2-3 Weeks in vegetable crisper
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Beets
All varieties of beets
Storage Life
3-4 Weeks Covered
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Corn
All varieties of Carrots, winter carrots add a few months to storage life
Storage Life
In husks for 2 to 3 days. Husked for 1 to 2 days, wrapped in a damp towel.
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Carrots
All varieties of Carrots, winter carrots add a few months to storage life
Storage Life
3-4 Weeks Covered
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Cucumbers
Softness varies with variety
Storage Life
1 week
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Eggplant
All varieties
Storage Life
5 Days
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Garlic
Cured.....Fresh garlic must be stored in refrigeration and last for 10 days
Storage Life
Several months in a dry, cool, dark, well ventilated location
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
Room Temperature
39F in refrigerator
Greens
Greens lettuce varieties (including: iceberg, romaine, Boston, Bibb, green & red leaf, spinach) Other varieties (including: collards, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, Swiss chard, turnip greens
Storage Life
Up to one week
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Brussel Sprouts
Can also store whole stalk in refrigerator
Storage Life
5 days, store in perforated plastic bag in vegetable crisper
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Basil
Includes all varieties of basil
Storage Life
Up to 5 days
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
Room Temperature
39F in refrigerator
Mushrooms
Can also store whole stalk in refrigerator
Storage Life
5 days in paper bag
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Green Onions, Scallions, Leeks
Alliums produce ethylene which degrades other vegetables' shelf life
Storage Life
2-3 Weeks
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Parsnips
Cool dark place is also adequate
Storage Life
1-2 months
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Peas
Applies to snow, sugar, and snap
Storage Life
2-4 days loosely in plastic
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Peppers
Sweet varieties
Storage Life
1 week
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Peppers (Hot)
Jalapeño, serrano, habanero, cayenne etc.
Storage Life
1-2 weeks
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Early Potatoes (New)
Hand dug in Late June-Early July for thin skins and lower starch content
Storage Life
1 week
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Potatoes Mature
Cool dark place is also adequate
Storage Life
1 to 2 months in paper bag, in a dry, cool, dark, well ventilated location
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
Room Temperature
39F in refrigerator
Radishes
All varieties
Storage Life
2 weeks
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Rutabaga
Cool dark place is also adequate
Storage Life
1-2 weeks at room temperature
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
4 weeks in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Summer Squash
Includes zucchini, paddy pan, yellow squashes
Storage Life
1 week
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator
39F in refrigerator
Tomatoes
Includes slicers, heirlooms, cherries, plum, paste
Storage Life
3 to 4 days, uncovered, out of direct sunlight, until ripe
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
39F in refrigerator in order to stop ripening; however will affect the flavor negatively
39F in refrigerator
Winter Squash
Includes Butternuts, Acorn, Delicata, Spaghetti, Hubbard, Kabocha, Pie Pumpkin
Storage Life
A few months, depending on variety in a cool, dark place
Storage Temperature
Special Tips
Room Temperature