Crops


IN SEASON: September, October STORAGE: Store apples in a cool, dry place or in a well ventilated plastic bag in the refrigerator.  In these conditions, apples can last up to […]

Apples


IN SEASON: May, June STORAGE: Store in plastic bag in refrigerator. If able, humidity settings are present, asparagus likes high humidity. It can also be stored standing up in a […]

Asparagus


IN SEASON: June, July, August, September, October STORAGE: Beet green should be eaten as soon as possible as they wither quickly.  Remove leaves 1-2 inches from the beet root to maintain firmness […]

Beets


IN SEASON: July STORAGE: Store unwashed in refrigerator.  In these conditions, blackberries should last 1 week.  Freeze for long-term preservation. COOKING TIPS: VARIETIES: navaho + BLACKBERRIES RECIPES

Blackberries



IN SEASON: June STORAGE: Wash and let dry.  Store in the refrigerator. In these conditions, blueberries should last 1 week. COOKING TIPS: Always make sure that blueberries are completely dry […]

Blueberries


IN SEASON: May, June, October STORAGE: Store unwashed in plastic bag in the refrigerator.  It should last 1 week in these conditions. COOKING TIPS: Both the leaves and stalks are […]

Bok Choy


IN SEASON: May, September, October STORAGE: Store unwashed in plastic bag in refrigerator. If able, humidity settings are present, broccoli likes high humidity. In these conditions, broccoli should last 10-14 days, but […]

Broccoli


IN SEASON: October STORAGE: Store unwashed in a plastic bag in refrigerator. If able, humidity settings are present, brussels sprouts likes high humidity. In these conditions, they will last 3-5 weeks, but the […]

Brussels Sprouts



IN SEASON: May, June, October, November` STORAGE: Store in plastic bag in the coldest part of your refrigerator. If able, humidity settings are present, cabbage likes high humidity. In these […]

Cabbage


IN SEASON: July, August, September STORAGE: Store loose, whole melons or cut melon in refrigerator.  In these conditions, cut melon will last a few days and whole melons should last 1 […]

Cantaloupe


IN SEASON: May, June, October STORAGE: Remove green tops from carrots before storing.  Both are edible, but need to be stored separately to prevent nutrient depletion.  Carrots should be stored either […]

Carrots


IN SEASON: May, October STORAGE: Store unwashed in plastic bag in the refrigerator. If able, humidity settings are present, cauliflower likes high humidity. In these conditions, cauliflower will last 7 […]

Cauliflower



IN SEASON: May, June, July, August, September STORAGE: Store unwashed in plastic bag in the refrigerator. In these conditions, cucumbers should last about 10 days.  Can or dehydrate for long-term […]

Cucumbers


IN SEASON:  June, July, August STORAGE: Store at a cool room temperature or in a plastic bag in the least cold part of your refrigerator- right in front.  Eggplant is […]

Eggplant


IN SEASON: June STORAGE: Store unwashed in a plastic bag in refrigerator. In these conditions, fennel should last 5 days.  The bulb may last longer, but the stalks and fronds […]

Fennel


IN SEASON: May (scapes), June (scapes), July, August, September STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place.  Should last for months if stored in these conditions.  Fresh garlic should be used […]

Garlic



IN SEASON: May, June, September, October STORAGE: Store unwashed in plastic bag in the coldest part of your refrigerator. In these conditions, greens should 5 days.  Freeze for long-term preservation. COOKING […]

Greens


IN SEASON: All season STORAGE: Basil should be stored unwashed on the counter standing upright in a jar contaning about an inch of water.  Just like a bouquet of flowers. […]

Herbs


IN SEASON: July, August, September STORAGE: Store unwashed peppers in a plastic bag in the front or center of the refrigerator where is it the warmest.  Freeze or dehydrate for […]

Hot Peppers


IN SEASON: May through October STORAGE: Store unwashed in a plastic bag, peforated plastic if available, in the coldest part of your refrigerator. If able, humidity settings are present, kale likes […]

Kale



IN SEASON: May, June, September, October, November STORAGE: Store in plastic or perforated plastic bag in your refrigerator. If a hydrator drawer is available store bag of lettuce in it. […]

Lettuce


IN SEASON: July, August, September STORAGE: Be sure that okra pods are very dry before storing.  If the pods are not dry they will quickly mold and become slimy. Store […]

Okra


IN SEASON: May, June, July, August, September STORAGE: Green/spring onions- Wash then dry and remove the most outer layer.  Remove the roots and store in a perforated plastic bag in […]

Onions


IN SEASON: July, August STORAGE: Store ripe peaches in plastic bag in the refrigerator. In these conditions, peaches should last 3-5 days. COOKING TIPS: Peaches have the best flavor when served at […]

Peaches



IN SEASON: June, July, September, October STORAGE: Store loose in a cool, dry place with good air flow. Can be stored washed or unwashed, however, if washed be sure potatoes […]

Potatoes


IN SEASON: May, June, September, October STORAGE: Remove tops/greens and store in plastic bag in refrigerator. Store tops/greens separately in refrigerator.  In these conditions, radishes should last at least 1 […]

Radishes


IN SEASON: July, October STORAGE: Store in plastic bag in the refrigerator. In these conditions, rutabagas should last 1 month.  They can also be stored at room temperature, but will […]

Rutabagas


IN SEASON: August, September, October STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place.  In these conditions, they will last several months. COOKING TIPS: To increase the digestibility of beans, presoak them […]

Shell Beans and Peas



IN SEASON: May, June STORAGE: Store unwashed in shell in a perforated plastic bag in refrigerator.  The sugar in peas turns to starch very quickly so eat within 2-3 days.  Peas […]

Shell Peas


IN SEASON: May, June, September, October STORAGE: Store unwashed in plastic bag in refrigerator, preferably in crisper drawer if available. In these conditions, they will keep up to 7 days, […]

Snap Beans


IN SEASON: May STORAGE: Store unwashed peas in perforated plastic bags for a few days. The sooner they are eaten the better. COOKING TIPS: Only cook for a minute or […]

Snow Peas


IN SEASON: May, September, October STORAGE: Wash then dry.  A salad spinner works great for drying leafy greens.  After dry, place in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.  In these […]

Spinach



IN SEASON: May, June STORAGE: Store unwashed in refrigerator.  Best consumed as soon as possible, but should last 1 week under these conditions.  Freeze for long-term preservation. COOKING TIPS: Remove […]

Strawberries


IN SEASON:  June, July, August, September STORAGE: Store unwashed in perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator. Summer squash dehydrates quickly so if able, store in the high humidity area of […]

Summer Squash


IN SEASON: July, August STORAGE: Store unhusked in a plastic bag in refrigerator. In these conditions, sweet corn should last 3-4 days.  The freshest sweet corn is the sweetest sweet […]

Sweet Corn


IN SEASON: June, July, August, September STORAGE:  Store unwashed peppers in a plastic bag in the front or center of the refrigerator where is it the warmest.  Freeze or dehydrate […]

Sweet Peppers



  IN SEASON: September, October STORAGE: Store in a paper or burlap sack in a cool, dry area of your house, like the basement (away from the furnace or even in […]

Sweet Potatoes


IN SEASON:  June, September, October STORAGE:  Store unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.  Place in crisper drawer if available.  In these conditions, chard will last 2-3 days.  Stalks […]

Swiss Chard


IN SEASON:  July, August, September STORAGE: Store in husks at room temperature for 1 week or in husk in refrigerator for 3 weeks.  Can be frozen whole (minus the husks) […]

Tomatillos


IN SEASON: June, July, August, September STORAGE: Store ripe tomatoes at room temperature, out of direct sunlight and they will last for 2-3 days.  To ripen a tomato place in […]

Tomatoes



IN SEASON: May, June, September, October STORAGE: Wash and trim tops/leaves to 1/2 inch.  Store in plastic bag in the refrigerator.  Can also be stored in a cold and moist […]

Turnips


IN SEASON: July, August STORAGE: Store whole watermelon at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.  After cutting, tightly wrap in plastic wap and store in refrigerator for 2-3 days. […]

Watermelons


IN SEASON:  September, October STORAGE:  Store whole and unwashed in a cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight such as a basement or garage.  Just be sure they do not […]

Winter Squash