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Care of Fresh Vegtables
There are many factors that affect how long your vegetables will stay fresh and at peek flavor. By the time they have reached you they have been field rinsed (deep sinked) in cool, clean water to remove loose dirt and quickly cooled. Most fresh vegetables need to be stored in a cold refrigerator (34 to 40 degrees) in food quality plastic bags. Some vegetables should be stored at room temperature---tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and basil. Vegetables are best stored unwashed and dry, always wash before using. Never wash berries before storing, wash just before use.
Noreen’s new consumers’ guide to purchase, store and use fresh produce is available at local farm stands and at Butternut Farm.