Whats the maximum time fresh organic vegetables from a vegetable garden can last before rotting?

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1. The Muse says:

   June 5, 2010 at 3:25 pm

   That depends on the vegetable and the method of storage.

   The Muse
2. PeeTee says:

   June 5, 2010 at 3:44 pm

   The storage time for organic and non-organic veggies should be identical. The unfortunate fact is that with the advent of frozen foods, refrigerated trucks, and other packaging and shipping innovations, the environmentally friendly,non- energy consuming methods of a generation or two ago have been lost. Look up things like root cellars,older canning methods,smoking and drying techniques, etc. There are ways of having fresh wholesome produce without building another nuclear power plant or burning another train load of coal.
   Sorry if I sort of ran off the rails there.
3. ohiorganic says:

   June 5, 2010 at 4:40 pm

   depends on what it is.

   i have garlic and onions harvested last July/August that are in great shape.

   Winter squash was harvested in Sept/Oct and is now pretty much history but lasted well into Feb.

   Spring mix (baby lettuce and other baby greens) that has had proper post harvest handling will last 4 weeks in the fridge

   Leeks last about 6 to 7 weeks in the fridge

   Basil lasts around 5 to 7 days

   Beets, carrots, turnips, rutabagas, etc., last several months as long as the tops are removed. If the tops are left on they last about 15 days before going soft.

   kale lasts around 21 days in the fridge.