V E G E T A B L E S E L E C T I O N A N D

S T O R A G E C H A R T

FRESH VEGETABLES

SELECTION

STORAGE

Artichokes

Choose tight, compact heads that feel heavy for their size.

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

Avoid if wilted, moldy or woody.

the “Produce” setting.

Asparagus

Choose firm, straight stalks with compact tips.

Wrap stem ends in a wet paper towel.

 

 

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

 

the “Produce” setting.

Beets

Choose small to medium-size beets with skin that is firm

Remove tops for storing. Store in the

 

and smooth.Tops should be tender and fresh.

ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”

 

 

setting.

Bok Choy

Look for clean, crisp stalks with fresh-looking leaves. Avoid

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

product that is wilted or yellowing.

the “Produce” setting.

Broccoli

Buds should be a rich green, firm and be packed closely

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

together. Leaves should be bright and unwilted.

the “Produce” setting.

Brussels Sprouts

Choose small round heads with dark green, compact leaves.

Keep handling to a minimum and use as

 

Avoid those that are puffy, wilted or yellow.

soon as possible. Store in the

 

 

ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”

 

 

setting.

Carrots

Well shaped, smooth, firm carrots. Avoid if pliable or

Trim tops closely.

 

shriveled.

Store on the “Produce” setting.

Cauliflower

Choose cauliflower that is creamy white with compact

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

florets. The jacket leaves should be bright green and firmly

the “Produce” setting.

 

attached.

 

Corn

Look for bright green, moist husks that when pulled back

Store in the husks in the ClimateZone™

 

reveal well filled, even rows of plump kernels. When

drawer on the “Produce” setting.

 

pricked, the kernels should give a squirt of juice.

Use as soon as possible.

Fresh Cut Vegetables

Vegetables should be brightly colored. Avoid product that

Keep cold in the ClimateZone™ drawer

and Salad Mixes

is wilted or slimy. Avoid punctured containers. Follow “use

on the “Produce” setting.

 

by,” “sell by” and expiration dates.

 

Leeks

Choose smaller size leeks with fairly straight (not bulbed)

Store away from foods that absorb odors.

 

bases.

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

 

the “Produce” setting.

Lettuce: Boston/Bibb,

Avoid if leaves appear wilted, discolored, dried or translu-

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

Iceberg, Romaine

cent. Avoid heads with dark butts (some minor browning

the “Produce” setting

 

is normal due to natural processes that occur after

 

 

harvest).

 

Mushrooms

Mushrooms should be plump, firm and free of spots.

Store in the original container, do not

 

 

store in a plastic bag. Store in the

 

 

ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”

 

 

setting.

Radicchio

Choose well-shaped, compact heads. Leaves should be dark

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

maroon-red with white veins.

the “Produce” setting.

Radishes

Look for bright color, with well-formed roots and crisp,

Remove tops for storing. Store in the

 

white flesh.Tops should be green and fresh.

ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”

 

 

setting.

Spinach

Look for deep green coloring. Avoid spinach that is

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

yellowing, wilted or has long stems.

the “Produce” setting.

Sprouts

Good quality sprouts should be brightly colored with a

Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on

 

crisp texture. Avoid if slimy or discolored.

the “Produce” setting.

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