Ahead, we spoke to a chef and food scientist about how to store radishes the right way, plus tips for freezing the root vegetables and signs they've gone bad.

Drain in a colander, then arrange on a paper towel-lined tray to cool off and dry. Pat the radishes dry, then transfer to a parchment-lined pan to flash freeze for about 1 hour.

Ahead, we spoke to a chef and food scientist about how to store radishes the right way, plus tips for freezing the root vegetables and signs they've gone bad.

Blanch 3-4 minutes. Onions: Do not freeze onions as they change flavor during freezing. Potatoes: Potatoes don’t freeze well as they tend to become mealy. Radishes: do not freeze.

Whether you grow them yourself or buy them from a supermarket, storing radishes properly will ensure you get the most from these peppery vegetables.

Radishes are freeze tolerant to the mid- to low 20s. Even if the foliage is damaged by a severe freeze, the plants can grow back from their roots. Dan Gill is a horticulturist with the LSU AgCenter.

Can You Freeze Radishes? Radishes can be frozen but because they are mostly made of water, the texture when thawed won’t be the same,” Brekke admits.