until i have enough to use ?

[diggerthechickenman]

hi, im new to this site but am fimaliar with BYC, i was wondering how you keep the things you pick fresh until you are ready to use them, for example, i picked about a half serving of green beans last evening and am hoping to have the other half by tomorrow . how do i keep these beans and such from drying out or what ever until i have enough to make a meal? i also have cucumbers and squash ...so far, garden is just starting to put out veggies.

 

[lesa]

You will fine just putting them in the fridge. I would use a plastic bag and add a paper towel, in case of moisture build up. Remember those same beans you purchase at the grocery have been around for weeks...Yours will still be fresh and delish! Enjoy!

 

[lesa]

And WELCOME! Sorry I didn't notice it was your first post....

 

[diggerthechickenman]

thank you for the responce

 

[ninnymary]

Just like Lesa says, I pick green beans and put in a ziplock bag in the fridge. I have 6 preschoolers to feed lunch to and I seldom have enough in 1 picking, so I save them up. Welcome to TEG, you will love it here. Alot of nice people.

Mary

 

[Carol Dee]

Hello Digger,

 

[vfem]

Lesa gave you good advice, the fridge is a miracle. Until Summer hits and you harvest so much you run out of room!!!

 

[momofdrew]

 

[so lucky]

I don't know if it makes a big difference in all produce, but I don't wash the veggies till I get ready to prepare them to eat. Well, I do wash and clean lettuce and spinach. It keeps so well in the fridge as long as there is not too much water in the bag.

 

[desertlady]

I like to freeze some of them and stock them up for winter !!!