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I pulled some carrots two days ago, ate some but two were left on the worktop in the kitchen, came to put them in the pot they are rubbery.
Any one know how to prevent that?

Cheers, Dave.

What sbout putting them into the fridge?

Don't leave any foliage on..they will draw moisture off from the roots, rinsing the soil off/wetting the roots will help and like Digeroo said..fridge..or any cool place.
I've kept carrots in nice condition for months..unwashed, greens removed and in bucket with loose lid on and buckets kept outside in shade / in shed.

you have to water well before harvesting preferably leave a few hours after watering and as previously said remove most of the green tops and they will store a lot better and keep crisper longer

Thanks guys.

Dave.

One of my cookery books says that rubbery carrots can be rejuvinated simply by placing them in water so they can reabsorb lost moisture.

Take the tops off and then put in a zip lock food bag squeeze the air out and they remain fresh for ages.

I pick just enough to last 2 or 3 days and leave in the fridge, I leave the greenery on, so I'll be chopping it off from now on.  ;D

Quote from: VegBob on August 26, 2011, 16:56:36
One of my cookery books says that rubbery carrots can be rejuvinated simply by placing them in water so they can reabsorb lost moisture.

That will work quite well if you catch them early... otherwise they will improve but will not be quite as good...
clamping... in a bucket with soil or compost is best for roots.. carrots in particular don't like the fridge...  :-X