Produce container

Abstract

A container for storing herbs and other leafy produce includes a base cup, center tube, and cap. Optionally, the container may also include internal separators or spikes. Herbs are stored in the container so that the stem can remain in water but the leafy portion remains upward, out of water.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A method for storing produce having a leaf and a stem, comprising: 
 placing the produce inside a substantially rigid container having a base and upwardly extending walls such that the stem is adjacent the base; and    securing a lid to the container.    
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising adding water to the container.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container is clear.  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises an internal separator dividing at least a portion of the container into a plurality of sections.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a plurality of spikes extending upwardly from the base.  
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a water fill indicator.  
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a base cup and a center tube removably attached to the base cup.  
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the produce comprises an herb.  
     
     
         9 . A container for storing produce having a leaf and a stem, comprising: 
 a base cup having a base and upwardly extending sidewalls;    a center tube removably attached to the base cup; and    a lid removably attached to the center tube.    
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the container is clear.  
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the container further comprises an internal separator dividing at least a portion of the container into a plurality of sections.  
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the container further comprises a plurality of spikes extending upwardly from the base.  
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the container further comprises a water fill indicator.  
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 9 , wherein the produce comprises an herb.