Storing Your Organic Vegetables

After harvesting your vegetables from your garden you will need to find a way to store them for later use.  Since many of the vegetables can spoil within a week, properly storing them is important.  Some vegetables are easier to store than others but most organic vegetables can be stored and saved in some way or another.

Before you start, you’ll need to know how many of the vegetables you will want to store for later.  If you have a lot, you can give some away to friends and family.  The rest will need to be properly stored.  Many grocery stores sell jars and supplies needed for preserving and canning vegetables.  Some manufactures will even include instructions on how to store the vegetables too.

Another way to store vegetables is to use food dehydrators.  This is a machine that is used to dry the vegetables before storing them.  Many vegetables can be used in this machine, but you’ll want to be careful to make sure the vegetables are not roasting.

Root Vegetables

Root vegetables include potatoes, carrots, potatoes, and more can be stored in places that are cool, dark, and dry.  Storing them in cellar, basement, or some pantries is an excellent place and the vegetables can last for up to 2 months.

Corn

Corn can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple months.  If you’re planning to store them longer, freeze them with the husk removed first.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a gardeners favorite.  They can be stored on the counter-top if it’s still green.  Tomatoes can also be stored in the refrigerator.  For others who want to use tomatoes for later use in sauces, drying them is the best choice.

Above are some storage tips for a couple vegetables.  Each vegetables will have their own different storage needs and you’ll need to know if you want them to last for a long time.  If you are unsure, try searching the Internet for each type of vegetable storage needs.