[header] How to can vegetables [title] Prepare the vegetables for canning. [step] Select fresh, ripe vegetables that are free of blemishes, dents or bruises. Wash, remove peel and seeds (if necessary) and cut the vegetables into 2 inch (5 cm) segments, slices or cubes. 
[title] Clean 7 glass quart (946ml) canning jars and metal lids with soap and hot water. [step] Keep the jars and lids hot until they are ready to be filled.