Keep your zucchini bright green and firm until you're ready to enjoy them.

You also want to ensure the squash has room to breathe, so if storing in a plastic or paper bag, make sure one end is open ...

Which Zucchini Stays Fresh Longer? If you're buying your zucchini from the grocery store or farmers' market, opt for ones that are more small to medium size with bright green skin and no wrinkles.

• The best place to store zucchini is in a cool dark place or for a short while in the refrigerator's crisper drawer.• Zucchini needs ventilation, so don't seal it in a bag.• Keep it away from quickly ...