If green beans are purchased from the produce counter, as opposed to being prewashed and bagged, they should last several days under refrigeration without too much concern, Tiess says. Related ...

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Home-grown green beans are in season from June to September. Store in a paper bag in the salad drawer of the fridge and use within 3-4 days. To freeze beans, wash them well then top and tail.

Home-grown green beans are in season from June to September. Store in a paper bag in the salad drawer of the fridge and use within 3-4 days. To freeze beans, wash them well then top and tail.