Sub-Zero 601F Built-In Use and Care Guide - Page 30

FOOD STORAGE R E C O M M E N DAT I O N S F R E S H V E G E TA B L E S Recommended Temperature Storage Life (refrigerator) F R E S H V E G E TA B L E S anise artichokes asparagus beans, green / snap / lima* bean sprouts beets belgian endive bok choy 34-36˚F (1-2˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34-36˚F (1-2˚C) 40-45˚F (4-7˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 36-38˚F (2-3˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 2-3 weeks 1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks 10-14 days 7-9 days 3-5 months 2-4 weeks 3 weeks Comments Wash vegetables in cool water and drain. Store in airtight container or plastic wrap. broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage carrots cauliflower celeriac celery chinese broccoli 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 1-2 weeks 3-5 weeks 3-6 months 1-5 months 3-4 weeks 6-8 months 2-4 weeks 10-14 days Most vegetables should be stored in higher humidity. Discard any fresh vegetables that are moldy or have other signs of spoilage and wipe out the refrigerator compartment. For fresh-cut produce, follow storage directions on package. chinese cabbage corn, sweet cucumbers* daikon eggplant* endive / escarole garlic ginger root* 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 45-50˚F (7-10˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 45-50˚F (7-10˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 55˚F (13˚C) 2-3 months 4-6 days 1-2 weeks 4 months 1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks 3-6 months 6 months Refer to the list of ethylene sensitive and ethylene producing vegetables and fruits. horseradish jerusalem artichokes jicama* kale kohlrabi leeks lettuce mushrooms 34˚F (1˚C) 10-12 months 34˚F (1˚C) 1-2 weeks 55-65˚F (13-18˚C) 4-5 months 34˚F (1˚C) 1-2 months 34˚F (1˚C) 10-14 days 34˚F (1˚C) 2-3 months 34˚F (1˚C) 2-3 weeks 34˚F (1˚C) 2-3 weeks okra* onions, bulb onions, green parsley parsnips peas, pods and shelled peppers, bell* peppers, chile 45-50˚F (7-10˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 34˚F (1˚C) 45-50˚F (7-10˚C) 45-50˚F (7-10˚C) 1-2 weeks 1-6 months 7-10 days 1-2 months 4-5 months 7-10 days 12-18 days 2-3 weeks * Sensitive to chill injury, a cause of spoilage. Damage may not be apparent until the vegetable is returned to a warmer temperature. NOTE: See food preservation guide for complete instructions on freezing vegetables. Recommended freezer storage temperature is 0˚F (-18˚C). 30