How to Keep Root Vegetables Fresh for Weeks?

Root vegetables are underground plant parts eaten by humans as food. Such as: Beets, turnips, rutabagas, carrots, etc. So, how to keep them fresh longer? Its really easy:

-Remove any leafy green tops.
-Refrigerate in a plastic bag for the longest life.
-For a shorter term (up to two weeks), store loose in your crisper drawer.

Beets, turnips, rutabagas and carrots are long-term storage superstars since they aren’t fussy about where in the fridge you keep them. Because they don’t release much ethylene gas, you can store root vegetables next to more gas-sensitive produce like leafy greens, cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflower.

If you buy carrots, beets, or turnips with their greens still attached, remove those tops down to the root before storing, since they pull moisture out of the vegetables. The roots will stay fresh for at least a few weeks sealed in ziplock bags , produce bags or airtight containers in the refrigerator. Beet and turnip greens are delicious in soups or stir fries. Store them separately as you would other leafy greens, and they should stay fresh for about a week.

Radishes, while technically part of the cabbage family, act a lot like other root vegetables. They stay fresh for a long time in the fridge—sometimes up to three weeks—when stored in an airtight container, and they keep longer without their leafy greens attached.

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