| Vegetables | Refrigerate? | Lasts | Notes |
| Basil | Yes | Use quickly | Short term storage, wrap in lightly damp towel and put in fridge. Or put in glass of water. Don’t wash prior to putting in fridge. |
| Beans | Yes | 7-10 days | Store in a plastic bag in hydrator drawer of fridge. |
| Beets | Yes | Several weeks | Store greens wrapped in damp cloth or in plastic in drawer of fridge. |
| Bok Choy | Yes | Up to 1 week | Wrap in damp towel or put in plastic bag in hydrator drawer of fridge. |
| Broccoli | Yes | 3-5 days | Store in plastic bag in hydrator drawer of fridge. |
| Cabbage | Yes | 3 weeks to 2 months | Put in hydrator drawer of fridge. Plastic bag not necessary. Don’t remove outer leaves before storage. |
| Carrots | Yes | Several weeks | Remove greens, put in plastic bag and in fridge. |
| Celeriac | Yes | Several weeks | Do not wash before storing in fridge. Put in hydrator drawer of fridge or in plastic bag in fridge. |
| Celery | Yes | 2-4 weeks | Refrigerate asap or will go limp. Wrap in damp towel or place in plastic bag and store in hydrator drawer of fridge. |
| Chard | Yes | 2-4 days | Best when fresh. Wrap in damp towel or place in plastic bag and in hydrator drawer. |
| Cilantro | Yes | Wrap in damp towel or stand upright in a container with an inch of water and refrigerate. Do not wash prior to refrigeration. | |
| Corn | Yes | Use quickly | Refrigerate asap with husks on. |
| Cucumber | Yes | Up to one week | Will deteriorate quickly after being cut or peeled. Use leftovers asap. |
| Dill | Yes | Use quickly | Wrap in damp towel. |
| Edible Flowers | Most will | Use quickly | Wrap lightly in plastic and refrigerate briefly. |
| Eggplant | Yes/No | Up to 1 week | Best eaten fresh and stored unrefrigerated at cool room temp. Can be put in hydrator drawer of fridge for longer storage up to 1 week. |
| Fennel | Yes | Up to 2 weeks | Store in plastic bag in hydrator drawer of fridge. |
| Garlic | No | See right | Store in a cool, dark, dry and well ventilated place for several months. Warm temps encourage it to sprout. *** Peeled cloves can be refrigerated for short time. Keep in airtight container to avoid garlic ordor passing to other foods. *** For longer term storage, can be minced and covered/blended with olive oil and placed in small airtight container and frozen. |
| Greens | Yes | Up to 1 week | Store unwashed and wrapped in damp towel or plastic bag in hydrator drawer. |
| Kale | Yes | Up to 1 week | Wrap in damp towel or in plastic bag and put in hydrator drawer. |
| Leeks | Yes | Up to 2 weeks | Refrigerate with roots attached and unwashed. Wrap lightly in plastic to avoid spreading aromas. |
| Onion | No | Several months | Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Warmth and moisture will cause sprouting. Store cut onion in air tight container in fridge. Use asap after. |
| Chives/scallions | Yes | 2-3 days | Wrap in damp towel or in plastic bag and put in hydrator drawer. |
| Parsley | Yes | Up to 1 week | Wrap in damp towel or in plastic bag and put in hydrator drawer. |
| Parsnip | Yes | Several months | Trim off tops and put, unwashed, in a plastic bag in fridge. |
| Peas | Yes | 4-5 days max | Use asap if possible. Put in fridge in plastic bag. |
| Peppers | Yes | 1-2 weeks | Put in hydrator drawer in fridge. |
| Potato | No | Up to 2 weeks) | Store at room temperature, away from light. Do refrigerate baby new potatoes if not used within 2-3 days. |
| Pumpkin | No | Several weeks | Store in cool, dry place. Lasts at room temp for weeks and at 40-50 degrees for several months. If cut open, then put in fridge.)) |
| Radish | Yes | Up to 2 weeks | Store in fridge in plastic bag or wrapped in damp towel in fridge. *** Store green tops separately. |
| Rhubarb | Yes | Up to 1 week | Wrap in damp towel or in plastic bag and put in hydrator drawer. |
| Spinach | Yes | Up to 1 week | Wrap in damp towel or in plastic bag and put in hydrator drawer. |
| Summer Squash | Yes | Up to 1 week | Dehydrates quickly. Store in plastic bag in fridge. Damaged ones will deteriorate quickly |
| Tomatilllo | Yes/no | Up to 2 weeks | Store at room temp for up to 2 weeks but refrigerate in husks, not plastic bags, for longer storage. |
| Tomato | No | Up to 1 week | Store at room temp, and longer if still ripening. Not fully ripe tomatoes will continue to ripen at 60-75 degrees out of the sun. |
| Turnip | Yes | 1-2 weeks | Store unwashed in plastic bag in hydrator drawer. *** Store greens separately wrapped in damp towel or plastic bag. Use them asap. |
| Winter Squash | No | 3-6 months | Store at room temp in a dry and cool (50-55 degrees) but not cold location. |
| Zucchini | Yes | 3-4 days | Store in hydrator drawer in fridge. |
