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VEGETABLE SELECTION AND
STORAGE CHART
Artichokes Choose tight, compact heads that feel heavy for their size. Store in the ClimateZone TM 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 TM 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 TM drawer on the "Produce"
setti rig.
Bok Choy Look for clean, crisp stalks with fresh-looking leaves.Avoid Store in the ClimateZone TM 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 TM drawer on
together. Leaves should be bright and unwilted, the "Produce" setting.
Brussels Sprouts Choose smallround headswith dark green, compact leaves. Keep handling to a minimum and use as
Avoid those that are puff)/, wilted or yellow, soon as possible. Store in the
ClimateZone TM 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 TM 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 TM
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 CutVegetables Vegetablesshould be brightly colored. Avoid product that Keep cold in the ClimateZone TM drawer
and Salad Mixes iswilted or slimy.Avoid punctured containers. Follow "use on the "Produce" setting.
by,""sell by" and expiration dates.
Leeks Choose smaller size leekswith fairly straight (not bulbed) Store awayfrom foods that absorb odors.
bases. Store in the ClimateZone TM drawer on
the "Produce" setting.
Lettuce: Boston/Bibb, Avoid if leaves appear wilted, discolored, dried or translu- Store in the ClimateZone TM drawer on
Iceberg, Romaine cent. Avoid headswith 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 TM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Radicchio Choose well-shaped,compact heads.Leavesshould be dark Store in the ClimateZone TM 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 TM drawer on the "Produce"
setting.
Spinach Look for deep green coloring. Avoid spinach that is Store in the ClimateZone TM 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 TM drawer on
crisp texture. Avoid if slimy or discolored, the "Produce" setting.
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