Produce is very abundant this time of year and keeping it fresh and storing it correctly is important. Below is a guide from WW.com for the shelf life of veggies along with storage tips.
Broccoli: Refrigerator life; 4 days. Store in an open plastic bag
Cucumber: Refrigerator life; 1 week if waxed; less i not waxed
Green beans: Refrigerator life: 3-5 days; store in plastic bag
Lettuce: Refrigerator life: varies greatly by kind. Leave in plastic bags
Mushrooms; Refrigerator life; varies greatly by type. Store in a loosely closed paper bag on refrigerator shelf and not in the produce drawer
Eggplant: Refrigerator life; 3-4 days. Store in plastic bag
Cauliflower, whole: Refrigerator life; up to 5 days, Store stem side up in plastic bag
Cabbage, cut: Refrigerator life: 1 to 2 days if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap
Leafy veggies: Refrigerator life; 3-5 days. Wrap in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag
Onions,cut: shelf life 2-3 days if tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.
Enjoy those fresh veggies!!!!
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