Vegetable Storage Solutions

Garlic keepers are a traditional way to store this kitchen essential so it's always fresh and close at hand. Attractive, lidded crock holds three to four large heads.

Root veggies like carrots and beets will stay fresh all winter and even grow sweeter in this storage bin. Just fill with layers of damp sand or sawdust, alternating with layers of carrots or beets, and put in a cool, dark place. Potatoes, turnips and squash can go right in the bin without sand.

There are so many things to love about this storage jar. It limits light exposure, the decorative cutouts keep air circulating, and the ceramic material keeps contents cool. All of this adds up to a longer shelf life for veggies like potatoes and onions. Food-safe, lead-free glaze.

Years ago, people stored "keeper" crops such as apples, winter squash, onions and potatoes on rustic wooden racks like this one. The drawers are slatted to ensure good air circulation, and they slide out for easy access. For best results, the rack should be located in a cool, dark cellar or shed.

Years ago, people stored "keeper" crops such as apples, winter squash, onions and potatoes on rustic wooden racks like this one. The drawers are slatted to ensure good air circulation, and they slide out for easy access. For best results, the rack should be located in a cool, dark cellar or shed.

Bowls look pretty but they restrict air circulation, speeding up the decomposition of tender fruits and veggies. You could just put everything in the fridge, but that can change the taste! Try one of these handsome baskets instead, the decorative cutouts keep the air flowing, so your produce stays fresher, longer, while the taste stays fuller and richer.

Protect your prized jars from dust, dirt and pests and prevent breakage. Rigid plastic JarBox shells snap together to enclose a dozen jars. Designed to be stacked, each JarBox locks into the boxes above and below for safe storage. Jars don't touch, minimizing the risk of breakage. The top and bottom shells may also be used separately as trays for carrying and storing jars.

Protect your prized jars from dust, dirt and pests and prevent breakage. Rigid plastic JarBox shells snap together to enclose a dozen jars. Designed to be stacked, each JarBox locks into the boxes above and below for safe storage. Jars don't touch, minimizing the risk of breakage. The top and bottom shells may also be used separately as trays for carrying and storing jars.