Why Root Vegetables Last Longer Than Most Produce (And How to Store Them Properly)
Introduction Anyone who buys fresh produce in volume—whether for a restaurant, hotel kitchen, grocery shelf, or family table—eventually notices a pattern. Leafy greens wilt quickly. Berries soften in days. Tomatoes turn uneven. Yet potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets seem to hold their shape and quality far longer. This is not accidental. Root vegetables are biologically…


