Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) was assessed in terms of extending the shelf life of Solidago virgaurea spp. gigantea. In June 2005 Solidago virgaurea spp. gigantea were harvested from Ulleung Island, packaged in $30;{mu}m$ PP, $30;{mu}m$ Antifogging-OPP, $30;{mu}m$ LDPE, $18;{mu}m$ Macroperforated-HDPE, $60;{mu}m$ nylon/PE, or $85;{mu}m$ PVC/PE film, then stored at 4, 10 or $20^{circ}C$ for up to 14 days. The $O_2$ concentration decreased to $9{sim}10%$ in the PP and A-OPP packaging, to $12{sim}16%$ in LDPE packaging, and to 2% in nylon/PE and PVC/PE packaging at $10^{circ}C$. The $CO_2$ concentration increased to 5% at $10^{circ}C$ in PP, A-OPP and LDPE packaging, but increased consistently in the nylon/PE and PVC/PE packaging. Weight loss was markedly reduced by all MAP films except M-HDPE, and which was enhanced with decreasing storage temperature. The soluble solids and pH were not affected by the packaging material at $4^{circ}C$ and $10^{circ}C$, but were affected at $20^{circ}C$. The highest score for sensory qualities (appearance, color and overall acceptability) was obtained for vegetables stored at $4^{circ}C$ in PP films. Our results show that MAP using PP films and $4^{circ}C$ storage can effectively maintain the quality of Solidago virgaurea spp. gigantea.