Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 7-10 days
Paper Towel Method
- Wash and dry spinach thoroughly use salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels
- Line airtight container with paper towels
- Place spinach in container and seal
- Store in high humidity crisper drawer
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Alternative another good method that's just different 5-7 days
Crisper Drawer
- Do not wash before storage
- Remove damaged or yellow leaves
- Store in high humidity crisper drawer
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months
Frozen
- Wash spinach thoroughly
- Blanch briefly or freeze raw blanching preserves color better
- Cool in ice bath, squeeze out excess water
- Place in freezer bags
- Best for smoothies and cooked dishes
Long-term preservation
- Dehydration Suitable for drying/dehydrating. Learn about dehydration
- 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 wilted, soak in ice water for 15-30 minutes, then spin or pat dry.
Fun Facts
- Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense leafy greens; proper storage preserves vitamins and minimizes waste.
- Baby spinach is more delicate than mature spinach and may have a slightly shorter shelf life.