Injecting vegetables with the sleep hormone melatonin can extend their shelf life by up to 10 days, according to new research. American scientists used biodegradable microneedles to add the drug to ...

It’s a familiar scenario: You open the crisper drawer only to realize the peppers you were planning to use for dinner are fuzzy with mold. There goes that meal plan. Eating more fruits and vegetables ...

How do you store fresh-picked tomatoes? What about those heads of lettuce you just got on sale? Deep in gardening season, finding or growing fresh vegetables is easy. Still, improper storage can ...

How do you store fresh-picked tomatoes? What about those heads of lettuce you just got on sale? Deep in gardening season, finding or growing fresh vegetables is easy. Still, improper storage can ...

MIT and SMART researchers developed a way to extend the shelf life of vegetables by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles. We’ve all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and ...

When the garden harvest has matured, the work has not stopped. In north Normal, a harvest of potatoes and onions is ending but the storage preparation has just begun. If your home harvest is happening ...

Proper storage helps maximize shelf life and reduce waste. Learn the common vegetable storage mistakes and what to do instead. Photo credit: Depositphotos. How do you store fresh-picked tomatoes? What ...