Okay, so you don't have to invest in a vegetable rack.
But, once you do, you'll realise that your kitchen systems and processes all become a little more streamlined. There's no more time wasted hunting down the potatoes from various cupboards or pulling carrots out from the bottom of the fridge: everything's neatly arranged and in its place for when you need it.
A vegetable rack is also a great investment if you're struggling with fridge or countertop space. It helps prevent clutter on countertops and in the fridge drawers, making it easier to find what you need when cooking or preparing dinner.
And, while some vegetables might need to be kept in the fridge to stay fresh, others benefit from a not-too-cold environment, like your countertop vegetable rack. With their open shelves and baskets, your vegetable rack allows air to circulate around your freshly-bought veg, reducing moisture buildup and extending its shelf life. If you're looking for extra ways to minimise spoilage and waste, buying a vegetable rack can make all the difference.
Not convinced? Do it for the ease of figuring out the week's menu. Having a vegetable rack allows you to see all your fruit and veg at a glance, making it easier to remember what you have to hand. This visibility can help you plan meals more efficiently, use up ingredients before they spoil and avoid accidentally buying a new bag of carrots when you've got one ready to be used already.
We've rounded up all of the best vegetable racks.
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ybaymy Kitchen Rotating Vegetable Rack
What’s more convenient that a good vegetable rack? One that rotates. This ybaymy Kitchen Rotating Vegetable Rack is made of high-quality carbon steel and can hold up to 10kg of vegetables.
Perfect for those with a larger kitchen, it has a storage cart with four universal moving pulleys and also has a brake function so you can push the storage cart to any convenient place to have ingredients on hand. Better yet, it uses encrypted mesh, which prevents your veg from falling to the floor, and is ventilated and breathable to keep vegetables and fruits fresh for longer.
Buy now £72.99, Amazon
Weselldream Wooden Two Tier Vegetables And Fruit Storage Rack
This classic vegetable rack keeps everything fairly organised but also, more importantly, close to hand. Which means meal preparation becomes all the more straightforward, without having to hunt around looking for your vegetables multiple times a day.
Constructed from solid beech hardwood, this vegetable rack is suitably strong with a high weight bearing capacity - load it up with all the healthy stuff and enjoy the vibrant colours as you step into your kitchen, too.
Buy now £29.95, Etsy
NA NA 2-Tier Vegetable Basket
This NA NA 2-Tier Vegetable Basket is perfect for holding both fruits and vegetables, keeping your space organised with its two-tier design that creates more storage space, while cutting down on counter clutter.
Made from sleek, black stainless steel, these baskets are versatile enough to hold all kinds of fruits and vegetables or could also be used throughout the house as a different method of storage.
Buy now £16.85, Amazon
Welovegardening Wicker Willow Vegetable & Fruit Storage Basket
This cute wicker storage basket looks more like a sleeping nest for your vegetables rather than a traditional rack, but that’s just part of the fun. A hand woven option, it gives off a rustic air and looks great on any work surface.
This basket was designed with practicality in mind, measuring 50cm tall by 30cm in diameter. It has two generous compartments to house your fruit and veg with a woven structure that shields the produce, while at the same time allowing a free flow of air - helping keep it in the freshest and best possible condition.
Buy now £27.99, Etsy
A406 4 Tier Stackable Rectangular Vegetable Rack
This vegetable rack has four stackable tiers, which means even more space for keeping your vegetables organised. Ideal for larger households where smaller vegetable racks may not live up to the task, this multi-purpose basket stack has deep pockets that allow for plenty of room. It’s also made from plastic, ensuring it lasts far longer.
Buy now £13.99, Amazon
Ivy Bronx Kara Vegetable Rack
Looking for something a little more professional? The Ivy Bronx Kara Vegetable Rack features four spacious tiers, providing ample storage space for a variety of vegetables, while the sleek white finish adds a stylish touch to any kitchen decor.
The countertop is a textured laminated board in elm or in a cherry wood colour, while the drawer front is made of stainless steel. The sides and back of the cabinet are covered in lacquered steel and it even features professional wheels with double brakes.
Buy now £249.99, Wayfair
Belfry Kitchen 4 Tier Vegetable Storage Rack
If you’re looking for something specific in the world of vegetable racks and haven’t quite found it yet, this option from Belfry might just be the problem solver you’ve been hunting for. Each basket on this rack can be used alone or stacked on top of another for flexible storage or used individually, depending on the size and shape of your kitchen.
While it’s designed to be used as a basket to store vegetables/fruits/tableware in the kitchen, it could also be used to store snacks, magazines or toys in the living room.
Buy now £145.99, Wayfair
Habitat 3 Tier Antique Finish Vegetable Stand
With its antique finish and black shade, this Habitat vegetable stand looks far more expensive than its price tag suggests. A sophisticated addition to your kitchen, this rack features three tiers of wire baskets with plenty of room to store your vegetables in style. With all fixings included, this easy-to-assemble stand can go from in the box to stylish focal point in minutes - no need to spend hours figuring out what goes where.
Buy now £30.00, Argos
Bronx 3 Tier Floor Standing Vegetable Storage
A little more sophisticated than your standard vegetable rack, this Bronx Floor Standing Vegetable Storage was designed in an industrial-inspired style with raw-like wood and exposed metal accents. You have to store your vegetables one way or another and this statement set-up allows you to do so in a way that you’re proud to highlight, rather than shoving away a random box in the corner of the kitchen.
Buy now £45.00, Next
J JACKCUBE DESIGN Farmhouse 2 Tier Fruit Basket with Chalkboards
The chalkboards on this fruit basket storage solution allow easy personalisation no matter what you’re storing on this vegetable rack. While its whitewashed brown-tone finish lends well to classic and antique inspired decors, this is a two-stack rack that promises to blend in everywhere adding a rustic finish to your kitchen. Made of solid wood, this wooden basket is durable and built to last.
Buy now £27.90, Amazon
Verdict
It's easy to find everything in an instant when you've got a vegetable rack like the ybaymy Kitchen Rotating Vegetable Rack. This model is also one of the most versatile when it comes to storage space, easily closing back up into one unit when needed.
