Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Paper Towel in Bag
- Do not wash until ready to use
- Wrap kale in dry paper towels
- Place in zip-top bag or container; squeeze out excess air
- Refrigerate in crisper with stems toward the back
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Alternative another good method that's just different 5-7 days
Stems in Water
- Trim stem ends and place in jar with an inch of water
- Loosely cover leaves with plastic bag
- Refrigerate and change water every couple of days
- Do not wash until ready to use
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Revival Tips
Wilted kale can still be used in cooked dishes, smoothies, or massaged for salads.
Fun Facts
- Kale is a hardy brassica; curly, Lacinato (dinosaur), and red Russian are common varieties—all benefit from cold and moisture.