Commented: harvesting carrotsI've found that any time I wash them they get soft, no matter how I store them. So leaving 'em dirty and in a plastic bag until ready to eat is my method.
Commented: Wilting CucumberMy cukes and my pumpkins especially get wilted and droopy during the midday sun. This is normal.. I think. As long as they perk up in the late afternoon I wouldn't worry about it.