Store in Fridge
ASPARAGUS - wrap in damp cloth and store in vegetable drawer of fridge, OR stand upright in glass with 1 inch water
BASIL - short term storage only (wrapped in damp cloth in fridge but do not wash before refrigeration)
BEANS - refrigerate fresh beans in plastic bag (use as soon as possible), do not wash before storing in fridge - keep about 1 week
BEETS - can be refrigerated in sealed plastic bag if cut off leaves and stems 1-2 inches above root crown
BEET GREENS - store beet greens separately from beets, wrapped in damp cloth or bag
BOK CHOY - wrap bok choy in damp cloth, or plastic bag in vegetable drawer of fridge (keeps 1 week)
BROCCOLI - best used within a few days
CABBAGE - can be refrigerated for 1-2 months (store in plastic bag to retain moisture if necessary)
CARROTS - remove greens, store in plastic bags in vegetable drawer (last 2-4 weeks)
CELERIAC - store in vegetable drawer but do not wash before storage (can last up to 1 month)
CELERY - refrigerate as soon as possible, wrapped in damp cloth or standing upright in glass of 1 inch water
CHARD - wrap in damp cloth and store in vegetable drawer, should be used within 2-4 days (best used fresh)
CHIVES - store wrapped in damp cloth in vegetable drawer
CILANTRO - store wrapped in damp cloth in fridge, or stand upright in glass of water
CORN - refrigerate with husks on, use as soon as possible to retain sweetness
CUCUMBERS - should be stored in vegetable drawer of fridge (keep up to 1 week), do not cut as it will deteriorate
DILL - can be stored short-term in fridge, wrapped in damp cloth or standing in glass of water
EGGPLANT - can be stored in fridge for up to 1 week (in vegetable drawer)
FENNEL - can be stored for up to 2 weeks in plastic bag in fridge (store fronds separately)
GARLIC - do NOT refrigerate garlic bulbs (peeled cloves can be stored in fridge for a very short time)
GREENS - salad greens are best stored wrapped in damp cloth, or in plastic bag in vegetable drawer of fridge (use within a few days)
KALE - wrap leaves in damp cloth or plastic bag, store up to 1 week in vegetable drawer of fridge (do not let leaves dry out)
KOHLRABI - store kohlrabi bulb separately from leaves, bulb keeps 1 month if wrapped in damp cloth or plastic bag
LEEKS - store leeks unwashed with roots attached, keeps in fridge for 2 weeks
MINT - store in glass of water in the fridge
PARSLEY - for short term storage can be stored in glass of water in fridge
PARSNIP - cut off tops, store unwashed in fridge in plastic bag for 1-2 weeks
PEAS - use fresh peas as soon as possible, but can be stored in fridge 4-5 days max in plastic bag (will lose sweetness in storage)
PEPPERS - can be stored unwashed for 1-2 weeks in vegetable drawer
POTATOES - baby potatoes store unwashed in fridge for 1-2 weeks
RADISHES - store up to 2 weeks wrapped in damp cloth (store greens separately)
RHUBARB - store in fridge wrapped in damp cloth up to 1 week
SPINACH - wrap in damp cloth and store in vegetable drawer
SUMMER SQUASH - store in damp cloth in vegetable drawer (if cut or bruised the squash will deteriorate quickly)
TURNIP - store turnips unwashed, in damp cloth in vegetable drawer (store greens separately)
BASIL - short term storage only (wrapped in damp cloth in fridge but do not wash before refrigeration)
BEANS - refrigerate fresh beans in plastic bag (use as soon as possible), do not wash before storing in fridge - keep about 1 week
BEETS - can be refrigerated in sealed plastic bag if cut off leaves and stems 1-2 inches above root crown
BEET GREENS - store beet greens separately from beets, wrapped in damp cloth or bag
BOK CHOY - wrap bok choy in damp cloth, or plastic bag in vegetable drawer of fridge (keeps 1 week)
BROCCOLI - best used within a few days
CABBAGE - can be refrigerated for 1-2 months (store in plastic bag to retain moisture if necessary)
CARROTS - remove greens, store in plastic bags in vegetable drawer (last 2-4 weeks)
CELERIAC - store in vegetable drawer but do not wash before storage (can last up to 1 month)
CELERY - refrigerate as soon as possible, wrapped in damp cloth or standing upright in glass of 1 inch water
CHARD - wrap in damp cloth and store in vegetable drawer, should be used within 2-4 days (best used fresh)
CHIVES - store wrapped in damp cloth in vegetable drawer
CILANTRO - store wrapped in damp cloth in fridge, or stand upright in glass of water
CORN - refrigerate with husks on, use as soon as possible to retain sweetness
CUCUMBERS - should be stored in vegetable drawer of fridge (keep up to 1 week), do not cut as it will deteriorate
DILL - can be stored short-term in fridge, wrapped in damp cloth or standing in glass of water
EGGPLANT - can be stored in fridge for up to 1 week (in vegetable drawer)
FENNEL - can be stored for up to 2 weeks in plastic bag in fridge (store fronds separately)
GARLIC - do NOT refrigerate garlic bulbs (peeled cloves can be stored in fridge for a very short time)
GREENS - salad greens are best stored wrapped in damp cloth, or in plastic bag in vegetable drawer of fridge (use within a few days)
KALE - wrap leaves in damp cloth or plastic bag, store up to 1 week in vegetable drawer of fridge (do not let leaves dry out)
KOHLRABI - store kohlrabi bulb separately from leaves, bulb keeps 1 month if wrapped in damp cloth or plastic bag
LEEKS - store leeks unwashed with roots attached, keeps in fridge for 2 weeks
MINT - store in glass of water in the fridge
PARSLEY - for short term storage can be stored in glass of water in fridge
PARSNIP - cut off tops, store unwashed in fridge in plastic bag for 1-2 weeks
PEAS - use fresh peas as soon as possible, but can be stored in fridge 4-5 days max in plastic bag (will lose sweetness in storage)
PEPPERS - can be stored unwashed for 1-2 weeks in vegetable drawer
POTATOES - baby potatoes store unwashed in fridge for 1-2 weeks
RADISHES - store up to 2 weeks wrapped in damp cloth (store greens separately)
RHUBARB - store in fridge wrapped in damp cloth up to 1 week
SPINACH - wrap in damp cloth and store in vegetable drawer
SUMMER SQUASH - store in damp cloth in vegetable drawer (if cut or bruised the squash will deteriorate quickly)
TURNIP - store turnips unwashed, in damp cloth in vegetable drawer (store greens separately)
Store at Room Temperature
BASIL - should be used as soon as possible, so can be stored at room temperature until use (do not wash)
BEETS - best used fresh as soon as possible, so can be stored at room temperature until use
CUCUMBERS - best stored at room temperature and eaten as soon as possible (but fridge is needed to retain moisture)
DILL - best if used immediately
EGGPLANT - best if used immediately when it's fresh, can store in cool room temperature
GARLIC - can be stored as whole bulbs in a dark cupboard, hanging braids, or in woven baskets for air flow if room is cool
POTATOES - baby potatoes can be stored 2-3 days maximum at room temp, keep larger potatoes at room temp but out of light (2 weeks)
TOMATILLOS - store well at room temperature with husks on
TOMATOES - can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week, do not refrigerate unless cut (will deteriorate quickly)
WINTER SQUASH - stores best at room temperature for a month, if storing longer keep in slightly colder conditions
ZUCCHINI - store zucchini in vegetable drawer of fridge for 3-4 days (does not keep well if bruised or cut)
BEETS - best used fresh as soon as possible, so can be stored at room temperature until use
CUCUMBERS - best stored at room temperature and eaten as soon as possible (but fridge is needed to retain moisture)
DILL - best if used immediately
EGGPLANT - best if used immediately when it's fresh, can store in cool room temperature
GARLIC - can be stored as whole bulbs in a dark cupboard, hanging braids, or in woven baskets for air flow if room is cool
POTATOES - baby potatoes can be stored 2-3 days maximum at room temp, keep larger potatoes at room temp but out of light (2 weeks)
TOMATILLOS - store well at room temperature with husks on
TOMATOES - can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week, do not refrigerate unless cut (will deteriorate quickly)
WINTER SQUASH - stores best at room temperature for a month, if storing longer keep in slightly colder conditions
ZUCCHINI - store zucchini in vegetable drawer of fridge for 3-4 days (does not keep well if bruised or cut)
Store in Root Cellar / Cold Room
BEETS - can be stored in root cellar, unwashed (in darkness) in breathable crates
CABBAGE - can last many months in proper cold cellar storage
CARROTS - store in root cellar (unwashed) in bins of moist sand or soil
CELERIAC - keep 6-8 months in cold cellar storage
GARLIC - stores very well in cool dark dry place, keeps several months (store as whole bulbs, in baskets, paper bags, hanging braids etc)
LEEKS - can be buried in damp sand for longer term storage (do not let leeks freeze)
ONIONS - store onions with wrappers on, in cool dry ventilated room (warmth/moisture causes onions to sprout)
PARSNIP - can be stored in cool room buried in moist sand (do not let parsnips freeze)
POTATOES - store in root cellar unwashed, with good air flow but NO light (and do not store near apples)
PUMPKINS - store in a cool dry place with good air flow, keep for several months depending on the variety
RADISHES - daikon and winter radishes can be stored unwashed in moist sand (do not let freeze)
TURNIP - storage variety of turnips can be stored in moist sand for longer storage in cold cellar room
WINTER SQUASH - can be stored for several months in cold cellar (keep dry, and do not let freeze)
CABBAGE - can last many months in proper cold cellar storage
CARROTS - store in root cellar (unwashed) in bins of moist sand or soil
CELERIAC - keep 6-8 months in cold cellar storage
GARLIC - stores very well in cool dark dry place, keeps several months (store as whole bulbs, in baskets, paper bags, hanging braids etc)
LEEKS - can be buried in damp sand for longer term storage (do not let leeks freeze)
ONIONS - store onions with wrappers on, in cool dry ventilated room (warmth/moisture causes onions to sprout)
PARSNIP - can be stored in cool room buried in moist sand (do not let parsnips freeze)
POTATOES - store in root cellar unwashed, with good air flow but NO light (and do not store near apples)
PUMPKINS - store in a cool dry place with good air flow, keep for several months depending on the variety
RADISHES - daikon and winter radishes can be stored unwashed in moist sand (do not let freeze)
TURNIP - storage variety of turnips can be stored in moist sand for longer storage in cold cellar room
WINTER SQUASH - can be stored for several months in cold cellar (keep dry, and do not let freeze)
Freezer Storage Tips
BASIL - freeze fresh leaves in airtight bag, but do NOT thaw before using, OR freeze basil pesto in ice cube trays
BEANS - for best results blanch beans before storing in sealed bags in freezer (keep 6-12 months)
BROCCOLI - blanch a few minutes, rinse in cold water, then store in sealed bag
CHARD - freezes well, blanch chopped leaves, rinse with cold water, drain and store in airtight bag
CORN - freezes well, blanch on or off the cob 3-5 min, rinse in cold water, dry well, then store in airtight containers
EGGPLANT - for longer term storage, eggplant can be roasted with oil & salt and stored in airtight containers
KALE - kale freezes well, de-stem then blanch for 2 min, rinse in cold water, store in airtight containers or bags
PEAS - can be frozen, blanch 2 minutes, rinse in cold water, rain, store in airtight containers (shell peas need to be shelled)
PEPPERS - can be frozen, cut into pieces and store in airtight containers or bags
PUMPKINS - can be cooked, mashed and store in airtight containers
RHUBARB - can be frozen (fresh chopped, or cooked) in airtight containers
SPINACH - freezes well, blanch 1-2 min, rinse in cold water, drain, store in airtight containers
SUMMER SQUASH - cooked squash stores well in airtight containers
TOMATOES - freeze tomatoes whole or roasted on a cookie sheet, then store in airtight bags or containers
WINTER SQUASH - freeze cooked squash in airtight containers to use in soup or stews, or baking
ZUCCHINI - can be frozen shredded or pureed, for use in baking or winter soups
BEANS - for best results blanch beans before storing in sealed bags in freezer (keep 6-12 months)
BROCCOLI - blanch a few minutes, rinse in cold water, then store in sealed bag
CHARD - freezes well, blanch chopped leaves, rinse with cold water, drain and store in airtight bag
CORN - freezes well, blanch on or off the cob 3-5 min, rinse in cold water, dry well, then store in airtight containers
EGGPLANT - for longer term storage, eggplant can be roasted with oil & salt and stored in airtight containers
KALE - kale freezes well, de-stem then blanch for 2 min, rinse in cold water, store in airtight containers or bags
PEAS - can be frozen, blanch 2 minutes, rinse in cold water, rain, store in airtight containers (shell peas need to be shelled)
PEPPERS - can be frozen, cut into pieces and store in airtight containers or bags
PUMPKINS - can be cooked, mashed and store in airtight containers
RHUBARB - can be frozen (fresh chopped, or cooked) in airtight containers
SPINACH - freezes well, blanch 1-2 min, rinse in cold water, drain, store in airtight containers
SUMMER SQUASH - cooked squash stores well in airtight containers
TOMATOES - freeze tomatoes whole or roasted on a cookie sheet, then store in airtight bags or containers
WINTER SQUASH - freeze cooked squash in airtight containers to use in soup or stews, or baking
ZUCCHINI - can be frozen shredded or pureed, for use in baking or winter soups
Dehydrating Tips
BASIL - dries well in dehydrator, store in glass jars after fully dried
CELERIAC - can be dehydrated to make a delicious seasoning for soups
CILANTRO - do not dehydrate as it loses all flavour
DILL - can be dried for longer term storage
KALE - dries well, as kale "chips" or kale sprinkle to be added to soups and stews in winter
MINT - leaves dry well for winter teas, de-stem before drying
PARSLEY - dries well in dehydrator
PEPPERS - dehydrate well, and hot peppers can be strung up to hang-dry in a room with good airflow
ROSEMARY - hang dry in bunches or bundles in paper bags
SAGE - flavour increases with drying
ZUCCHINI - dehydrates well as zucchini "chips", then stored in airtight glass jars or containers
Reference - From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce, by Madison Area CSA Coalition
CELERIAC - can be dehydrated to make a delicious seasoning for soups
CILANTRO - do not dehydrate as it loses all flavour
DILL - can be dried for longer term storage
KALE - dries well, as kale "chips" or kale sprinkle to be added to soups and stews in winter
MINT - leaves dry well for winter teas, de-stem before drying
PARSLEY - dries well in dehydrator
PEPPERS - dehydrate well, and hot peppers can be strung up to hang-dry in a room with good airflow
ROSEMARY - hang dry in bunches or bundles in paper bags
SAGE - flavour increases with drying
ZUCCHINI - dehydrates well as zucchini "chips", then stored in airtight glass jars or containers
Reference - From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce, by Madison Area CSA Coalition