Q&A for How to Keep Spinach Fresh

Uncooked spinach can be frozen; see the details for doing so at: How to Freeze Spinach .

If you want to freeze spinach so that you can save it for later: Put the spinach under a water faucet and water until all of the spinach is covered in water. Then, put in a resealable baggie and put into the freezer. Wait until it freezes and it stays fresh about twice as long.

They are edible, but they can be tough to chew. Most people remove them because of this, and because it makes the spinach more presentable.

Spinach is a strange vegetable. The wetness may be because the spinach is fresh and washed. You should look at the spinach's color first; if it looks fresh leafy and green it is most likely safe to eat, but I wouldn’t recommend eating it if it is brown and droopy.