*Carrots, Terra Firma- Carrots- Cut the tops off to keep them fresh longer. Place them in closed container with plenty of moisture, either wrapped in a damp towel or dunk them in cold water every couple of days if they’re stored that long.

*Fava Beans- Store favas in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container. They'll last about a week.

*Strawberries- Discard any bruised strawberries or freeze and use in smoothie. Do not rinse until ready to eat. Strawberries don’t like to be wet. Keeps 2-3 days.

*Turnips- Remove the greens (store separately) same as radishes and beets, store them in an
open container with a moist cloth.. 

*Thyme-Clean and dry well. Wrap in a slightly damp paper towel, and store in a plastic bag with a few holes. Keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. 

*Green Garlic- Will keep 5-7 days in the refrigerator. Wrap the green garlic in a damp paper towel and place it in a plastic bag; or stick the green garlic in a tall glass with some water in the bottom. 

*Red Russian Kale- Refrigerate in a plastic bag, do not wash until ready to use. May keep for up to a week.

Celery-Store in your crisper. Lasts about one week. 

Mustard- Remove any bands, twist ties, etc. Most greens must be kept in an air‐tight container with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out. Kale, collard greens, and chard do well in a cup of water on the counter or fridge.

Cauliflower-Will last a while in a closed container in the fridge but some say cauliflower has the best flavor the day it's brought home. 

OR

Cabbage-Wrap cabbage in plastic wrap and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. An alternative to plastic would be placing it in a tightly-locking container that limits air flow. Properly stored, cabbage should last about a week. 

Bok Choy- This crunchy and tasty bok choy is amazing sautéed and adds a little something special to a soup or stir-fry. Store in a plastic bag in fridge up to one week. Don’t forget to use the ribs! 


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