You don't have to store ginger in the ice box

Isn't it true that produce is stored in the refrigerator? It's not ginger. Keep the root of ginger on your countertop to keep it fresh, especially if you plan to use it regularly or all at once. You don't need to wrap the root or take any other additional steps to keep it fresh in your kitchen. Ginger, like other varieties of fruit, demands dark and cold storage.

Fear not if the ends of the ginger begin to harden where you made your initial incision. Over its exposed areas, the ginger root produces a protective, hard seal. When you're ready to use the ginger, just cut off the tough section of the root with a sharp knife before cooking it. Although this way of storing ginger may offer you a few additional days of usage, try freezing your ginger pieces for longer use — or coming up with new recipes to use the remainder of the root in.