Select

Choose bright orange carrots that are firm, with no cracks on the bodies. Try to buy carrots without greens, which can leach moisture and nutrients. If the greens are attached, they should look fresh.

Store

Remove any greens, then place the carrots in a resealable plastic bag in the crisper. If you want sticks for snacking, wash and slice the carrots, then stand the sticks in the refrigerator in a glass filled with 1/4 cup water.
Life span: 2 to 4 weeks.

Good to Know:

Breathe life back into limp carrots by soaking them in ice water.