vegetables
Celery
The vegetable that is mostly water and wants to stay that way — foil-wrapped or submerged.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Counter or fridge
Fridge — wrapped tightly in foil, or stalks submerged in water
Ripe test
Snaps cleanly, glossy, leaves fresh
Shelf life
3–4 weeks foil-wrapped; weeks submerged
Ethylene
Sensitive — wilts near apples