Table of Contents Vegetables Keep on hand only that which you will eat within one week. Use the designated vegetable drawer in your refrigerator, if you have one. The temperatures there are designed to keep your vegetables fresher. Wash vegetables as you use them. Dry vegetables before placing them in the refrigerator.
Moisture can cause mold to grow faster.
Root vegetables like carrots, can be kept longer if the tops are cut off. Do not use potatoes if they are green or sprouting roots. All root vegetables or vegetables grown under the soil should be peeled before being eaten. This is to remove any bacteria, or dirt from the fertilizers or soil. As with fruits, throw away any vegetables that are moldy or slimy.