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Swede
Swede is a sweet, earthy root vegetable. Store whole in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate cut pieces wrapped to keep fresh.
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Swede is a sweet, earthy root vegetable. Store whole in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate cut pieces wrapped to keep fresh.
Main crop potatoes store best in a cool, dark, ventilated place. Keep them dry, unwashed, and away from light to prevent sprouting.
Outdoor UK rhubarb is rich in vitamin K and fibre. To keep it fresh, wrap in a damp cloth and store in the fridge. Don’t wash until you're ready to cook or eat.
Spring onions are high in vitamin K and C. To keep them fresh, wrap in a damp cloth. For regrowth, place roots in a jar of water on a sunny windowsill.
Jersey Royal potatoes are tender, nutty-flavoured new potatoes rich in vitamin C. Best enjoyed fresh, simply boiled or roasted. Store in a cool, dark place. Not suitable for freezing.
Peppers are vibrant, vitamin C–rich vegetables great raw or cooked. Only using part? Leave the stalk and seeds attached to keep them fresh, then store in the fridge. Suitable for freezing.
Baby leaf salad is a tender mix of young leaves, rich in vitamins A and C. Not suitable for freezing. Add kitchen roll to the bag and seal to absorb moisture.
Cauliflower is a versatile, vitamin C–rich veg great roasted, mashed, or in curries. Suitable for freezing - blanch florets for 90 seconds, then cool in ice water before placing in the freezer.
Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable rich in vitamins C and K. Enjoy it steamed, roasted, or in stir-fries. It’s also suitable for freezing, making it easy to store and use later.
Suitable for freezing - Blanch sliced cabbage for 90 seconds, then place in ice water before freezing.
Carrots are crunchy, vitamin A–rich root vegetables enjoyed raw or cooked in sweet and savoury dishes. Store them in the fridge, ideally in a bag, to keep them fresh and crisp.
Tomatoes are juicy, nutrient-rich fruits full of vitamin C and antioxidants. Keeping tomatoes in the fridge damages the delicate skin, diluting the delicious taste and causing that floury texture
To keep for longer, stand in a jar with an inch or two of water covering the ends. Cover loosely and store in the fridge.
