Main crop potatoes store best in a cool, dark, ventilated place. Keep them dry, unwashed, and away from light to prevent sprouting.
Outdoor UK rhubarb is rich in vitamin K and fibre. To keep it fresh, wrap in a damp cloth and store in the fridge. Don’t wash until you’re ready to cook or eat.
Spring onions are high in vitamin K and C. To keep them fresh, wrap in a damp cloth. For regrowth, place roots in a jar of water on a sunny windowsill.
Jersey Royal potatoes are tender, nutty-flavoured new potatoes rich in vitamin C. Best enjoyed fresh, simply boiled or roasted. Store in a cool, dark place. Not suitable for freezing.
Baby leaf salad is a tender mix of young leaves, rich in vitamins A and C. Not suitable for freezing. Add kitchen roll to the bag and seal to absorb moisture.
Cauliflower is a versatile, vitamin C–rich veg great roasted, mashed, or in curries. Suitable for freezing – blanch florets for 90 seconds, then cool in ice water before placing in the freezer.
Suitable for freezing – Blanch sliced cabbage for 90 seconds, then place in ice water before freezing.