2006-11-15 08:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by naturegirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
2 reasons:
Main reason is it makes the produce look more appetizing. It is mainly a marketing tool.
BUT, secondarily, it is good for some of the produce to remain moist to lengthen shelf-life.
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2006-11-15 08:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by nbasuperdupe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plant cells absorb the water and the vacuoles fill with water, keeping the plant crispand fresh-looking. If the vegetables were not watered, they would dry out and wilt.
2006-11-15 19:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Grace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's part of a new spiritual revival where the veggies come pre-baptized, and there is a priest in the shipping dock that blesses all the food as it comes in, to help with today's hectic pace.
2006-11-15 16:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps them fresh. Water strengthens the chlorophyll in the plants which keeps them from turning brown and rotting...
2006-11-15 16:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes them look like fresh morning dew instead of dry looking.
2006-11-15 16:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by TC1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to make them look fresh and not make them dry
2006-11-15 16:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they don't dry out and spoil and stink up the place.
2006-11-15 20:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by Kayla [(Adam)] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make them look freshly picked and yummy.
2006-11-15 16:27:22 · answer #8 · answered by KCam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it will keep them from turning brown or going bad
2006-11-15 16:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sexy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I GUESS TO KEEP THEM MOIST, AND THEY LOOK BETTER ALSO.
2006-11-15 16:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by tinkerbell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋