Will Stay Crispy for Weeks: How to Properly Store Cabbage in the Refrigerator

If you follow the rules for storing cabbage, this vegetable can remain crispy for two months.

If you decide to chop the head of cabbage before storing it, be prepared for the fact that this period will last up to three days, warns Yulia Arkhipova, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, a chef.

Here's the conclusion: store cabbage whole.

It is recommended to place the cabbage in a container or bag beforehand to retain its moisture.

To keep cabbage fresh, you should follow a few more simple rules.

First, choose only fresh heads of cabbage.

They can be recognized by their bright color, absence of spots and signs of wilting, and also by their pleasant smell.

Before handling cabbage, wash your hands thoroughly with soap under running water to prevent harmful microorganisms from getting on the vegetable.

But there is no need to wash the cabbage itself.

Excess moisture can cause mold to appear. In addition, excess moisture creates favorable conditions for the reproduction of bacteria.

Keep cabbage away from other fruits and vegetables that produce ethylene, which speeds up the ripening process and thus causes cabbage to spoil.

These foods include apples, avocados and bananas.