| Leafy Greens |
Wrapping in cloth, storing in root cellar |
Refrigerate in sealed container with humidity control |
Wrap in damp paper towels and store in crisper for humidity control. |
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale |
| Root Vegetables |
Storing in cool, dry sand or sawdust |
Use breathable bags in fridge or cold storage |
Keep unwashed in a breathable bag or in sand/sawdust to avoid sprouting. |
Carrots, Beets, Radishes |
| Herbs |
Drying or bundling and hanging |
Refrigerate upright in water-filled jar or freeze |
Trim stems and store in water jars, loosely cover with plastic. |
Basil, Parsley, Cilantro |
| Brassicas (Cabbage family) |
Storing in root cellar or cool, dark place |
Refrigerate in sealed plastic bags |
Store in crisper with minimal moisture exposure to prevent spoilage. |
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage |
| Fruit Vegetables |
Sun-drying or room temperature storage |
Store at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate |
Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits like apples when ripening. |
Tomatoes, Peppers |
| Alliums |
Hanging in braided bundles in a dry area |
Store in mesh bags or modern ventilated storage systems |
Keep in a dry, dark, well-ventilated area to prevent moisture buildup. |
Onions, Garlic |
| Tubers |
Burying in sand or straw in cellars |
Store in breathable bags, avoid fridge |
Avoid refrigeration; store in paper bags in a cool, dark area. |
Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes |
| Squash & Pumpkins |
Cool storage on wooden shelves or racks |
Store in single layers in dark, dry spaces |
Keep in a single layer to avoid bruising and rot, out of direct sunlight. |
Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, Pumpkins |
| Cruciferous Vegetables |
Wrapping in leaves or cloth, root cellar |
Refrigerate in plastic bags in crisper |
Wrap to retain moisture, avoid airtight containers, store in crisper. |
Brussels Sprouts, Kale |
| Legumes (Pods) |
Sun-drying beans for storage, cool storage |
Refrigerate in loose plastic bags |
Store unwashed in crisper, rinse before use to keep pods fresh. |
Green Beans, Snow Peas |
