How to keep fresh produce for longer?

[Mjdeisher]

I can't grow all of my torts food so I buy some of the produce. I just feel like I'm throwing half of it away because it goes bad. Any tips for keeping it fresh longer?

 

[mainey34]

I wash mine wrap in a damp paper towel put it in a zip lock bag. But don't close it all the way. Put it in the crisper. Mine lasts for weeks.

 

[crussellii]

I can't grow all of my torts food so I buy some of the produce. I just feel like I'm throwing half of it away because it goes bad. Any tips for keeping it fresh longer?

Don't buy so much. I buy one thing at a time. Then rotate each purchase.

 

[Madkins007]

Huh- I had collected a bunch of links about this, and thought I had them in the Library. Give me a chance and I will have them in the https://sites.google.com/site/tortoiselibrary/nutrition/good-foods-list page again soon.

 

[EKLC]

I wash mine wrap in a damp paper towel put it in a zip lock bag. But don't close it all the way. Put it in the crisper. Mine lasts for weeks.

This is an awesome method, paper towel keeps it from rotting, plastic bag keeps it crisp

I like to roll out a 2 foot sheet of paper towel, spread the greens evenly over it, and roll it all up like a jelly roll

 

[LuckysGirl007]

This is an awesome method, paper towel keeps it from rotting, plastic bag keeps it crisp

I like to roll out a 2 foot sheet of paper towel, spread the greens evenly over it, and roll it all up like a jelly roll

AWESOME! I am gonna try that!

 

[Mjdeisher]

Don't buy so much. I buy one thing at a time. Then rotate each purchase.

I only buy one thing but having a sick hatchling, he doesn't eat much. So even the one package goes bad before he eats it all.

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I wash mine wrap in a damp paper towel put it in a zip lock bag. But don't close it all the way. Put it in the crisper. Mine lasts for weeks.

I will have to try that! Mine is only lasting about a week. I don't mind spending the money, just don't like being so wasteful...

 

[Madkins007]

What I have tried:

1. Wash greens in cold water, add a capful of vinegar if they are a bit wilted. Spin dry, roll in paper towels, store in zip-lock. Works for about 2 weeks. Takes a moderate amount of effort.

2. Replace the towel and bag with a modified shoebox- take one and melt holes all over it, then place some spacers on the bottom (something like non-skid mesh shelf liner). Set box on something to catch draining water (I used another lid). Same basic results, a little less work.

3. Sew yourself a bag of cheap kitchen towels and add a drawstring. Wash lettuce and store in the bag wet- the bag must stay damp- if it dries out, moisten it a little. Make 2 bags so you can use one and wash the other. Lasts about 2 weeks, easiest method so far.

4. Use everything up, either for the family as salads, etc., or with a larger group of torts. Easiest of them all!

 

[wellington]

Glass works better then plastic for longer life. I have found anyway. I also found not washing before storing but just before using also works best. Unless of course you shake or spin most of the water off.

 

[DesertGrandma]

I wash mine wrap in a damp paper towel put it in a zip lock bag. But don't close it all the way. Put it in the crisper. Mine lasts for weeks.

I use this method also. Only difference is that I store mine in "green" bags. Lasts a long time as long as the paper towel is not too wet.

 

[clare n]

I put mine in a plastic mixing bowl, fill with cold water, submerge, then put it in the fridge, lasts around 6 days

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It may be longer, but the rate my two eat I don't see it for long

 

[Mjdeisher]

so what you're all saying is that o need another tort!? Haha, i wish! Gotta get this little guy healthy first!