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This Week's Box: June 5, 2023

*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.. 

*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. 

*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. 

*Lettuce- Keep damp in an airtight container in the fridge. Keeps for one week.

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

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

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

Chives- Wrap in a damp paper towel and store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Keeps about 1 week.

Basil- Trim the ends and place basil in a glass containing about 1 inch of water; then cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and leave at room temp. Replace the water whenever it gets cloudy. Should keep for about a week.