Now for the bulbs. Take off any dirt, but do not wash them. Water is the enemy here—it invites mold, and mold is the uninvited party guest who never leaves. Instead, brush them off like you’re dusting a vintage record player.
Grab a plastic bag—the one from the grocery store, you know, the one you said you’d reuse—and poke a few holes in it for airflow. This is the same bag that’s been living in your car for three months. It’s fine.
Pop the beets inside, squeeze out as much air as you can (like you’re hugging a grumpy koala), and place them in the crisper drawer. That drawer exists for exactly this kind of vegetable VIP treatment.
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Why the Crisper Drawer?
Because it’s humid but not wet. Think of it as a spa for root vegetables. If your fridge has a humidity slider, set it to “high.” Your beets will stay firm for two to three weeks—long enough to forget you bought them, then rediscover them with a triumphant “Oh yeah, I’m a genius!”
