5 Ways to Store & Freeze Broccoli for Freshness: How to Keep Broccoli Fresh Longer in Refrigerator

5 Methods for Storing and Freezing Broccoli to Keep it Fresh and Delicious. This video provides tips on how to keep broccoli fresh for a longer time. The first method involves storing broccoli in the short term by placing it head down into a bowl with half an inch of water at the bottom, loosely covering the head with a plastic bag, and changing the water daily. Alternatively, one can wrap the broccoli heads in damp paper towels or place it in a ventilated plastic bag with numerous holes, and store it in the fridge. To keep homegrown broccoli fresh, wash it in warm water and vinegar and dry it thoroughly. It is important to get the broccoli into the fridge as quickly as possible to prevent loss of texture. The second method is to freeze broccoli for long-term storage. To freeze broccoli, cut the heads into small pieces, boil them for three minutes, and then transfer them to a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. After drying, place the broccoli in airtight freezer bags and store in the freezer for over a year.