How to Pick Fresh Vegetables

This article will teach you how to pick fresh vegetables.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: ARTICHOKE
   
   Look for compact, tightly closed heads with green, clean leaves. Avoid those with leaves that are separated or brown.

2. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: ASPARAGUS
   
   Stalks should be tender and firm; tips should be close and compact. Choose the stalks with very little white; they are more tender. Use asparagus soon because it toughens quickly.

3. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: GREEN BEANS
   
   Those with small seeds inside the pods are best. Avoid beans with dry-looking beans.

4. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CAULIFLOWER
   
   Flower clusters on broccoli and cauliflower should be tight and close together. Brussels sprouts should be firm and compact. Dirty spots or smudges might indicate disease or pests.

5. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: CABBAGE OR LETTUCE
   
   Pick heads that are heavy for their size. Avoid cabbage with holes and lettuce with discoloration.

6. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: CUCUMBERS
   
   Choose long, slender cucumbers for best quality. You'll want them to be dark or medium green but not yellow.

7. 

   Pick Fresh Vegetables: PEAS AND LIMA BEANS
   
   Pick pods that are well-filled but not bulging. Stay away from dried, spotted, yellow or mushy pods.

Tips & Warnings

• Always wash veggies before eating/cooking.