HOW TO STORE FRESHLY-PICKED BEETROOTS 1 Never store damaged roots. You might feel a pang of regret if you throw them away, but dumping it in the trash bin is better than allowing the rot to set in and damage other healthy beets. Slice off the greens close to the crown of the root, but do not cut any part of the root. Make sure to leave a few inches of stalks. Do not wash the beets. Or if you do, make sure they are completely dry before storing them.
2 Place the beets in crates or banana boxes separated by peat or sand. You any damp packing material to separate them. Put them away in a cool, dark location. Ideally, the temperature where you will store your beetroots should be between 0° to 4°C – certainly lower than the temperature for storing potatoes.
3 If you do not have a refrigerated storage facility, you may opt to place the beetroots in the coolest area in your home. Make sure it is free from moisture and sheltered from rain or snow. It should last for three to four months. If you want to keep a few beets in your refrigerator, place them first in a paper bag before putting them away. They should keep for a couple of weeks. Frozen beets will keep for about eight months.
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