STORING ARTICHOKES
Michigan State University Extension 
Preserving Food Safely - 01600685 
08/03/99 

Artichokes are quite perishable and should be used as 
soon as possible after purchase. However, they will hold 
up to a week without breaking down if stored in the 
refrigerator. 

When to buy: Available year-round but at peak in 
March, April and May. 

What to look for: Firm, compact vegetables with 
attractive olive-green coloring that are heavy in relation 
to their size. 

How to store: Refrigerate immediately after purchase. 


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