How Do I Store Green Leafy Vegetables So They Rot Less and Stay Fresh Longer?

I hate to spend good money on expensive organic greens only to have them turn to mush in the fridge.

This storage method is quick and easy and will keep lettuce, spinach, kale, collard, chard and other greens fresh in your fridge for days!

1. Separate and wash your leaves. Pat dry.
















2. Lay them out on a slightly damp kitchen towel one at a time and loosely roll them up. The idea is to have the leaves touching the towel but not each other.

















3. Keep rolling. Use another towel if you need to.






























4. Put rolled towel with leaves in a plastic bag and store in fridge. The leaves will stay dry so they don't rot and they will wick moisture from the towels as needed so they don't dry out.












It works even better if you use a zip-type bag and can get more air out.




Store your greens this way and you will save money and waste less food. I have had greens stay fresh up to a week (and longer) in the fridge using this method.