Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 7-10 days
Stems in Water
- Trim bottom of stalk
- Place stalk in jar with 1-2 inches of water
- Cover loosely with plastic bag
- Store in refrigerator
- Keep away from ethylene producers
- Change water every few days
Alternative another good method that's just different 5-7 days
Crisper Drawer
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months
Frozen
- Cut into florets
- Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes
- Cool in ice bath, drain well
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for cooked dishes
Long-term preservation
- Freeze drying Blanch before freeze-drying. Learn about freeze drying
Protect your produce

This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Revival Tips
If limp, trim stalk and soak in ice water for 30 minutes.
Fun Facts
- Broccoli is the same species as cabbage, cauliflower, and kale—all bred from wild mustard.
- Standing broccoli stems in water keeps the florets hydrated and slows wilting.