Fruits Shelf Life & Storage Times
Fresh fruit and how long it keeps at home.
36+ foods USDA data Fridge, freezer & pantry
Fruit shelf life varies widely: berries last days, apples and citrus last weeks, and many tropical fruits ripen on the counter then move to the fridge. Ethylene-producing fruits can speed spoilage of neighbours in the crisper.
How long popular fruits last in the fridge:
| Food | Typical storage |
|---|---|
| Banana | Freezer 2–3 months |
| Apple | Fridge 4–6 weeks |
| Avocado | Fridge 3–5 days |
| Strawberries | Fridge 3–7 days · Freezer 6–8 months |
| Blueberries | Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 8–12 months |
| Orange | Fridge 3–4 weeks |
| Lemon | Fridge 3–5 weeks |
| Lime | Fridge 3–4 weeks |
Common questions
- Should you wash berries before storing?
- Wash berries just before eating. Moisture in the package speeds mould — dry storage in a ventilated container works best.
All fruits storage times
- Banana Freezer 2–3 months
- Apple Fridge 4–6 weeks
- Avocado Fridge 3–5 days
- Strawberries Fridge 3–7 days · Freezer 6–8 months
- Blueberries Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 8–12 months
- Orange Fridge 3–4 weeks
- Lemon Fridge 3–5 weeks
- Lime Fridge 3–4 weeks
- Grapes Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Peaches Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Pears Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Watermelon (cut) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Pineapple (cut) Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Cherries Fridge 4–10 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Mango Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Grapefruit Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Raspberries Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Blackberries Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Cantaloupe (cut) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Honeydew (cut) Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Kiwi Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Plums Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Nectarines Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Apricots Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Figs Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Pomegranate Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Cranberries Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Dates Fridge 1–2 months · Freezer 1 year
- Papaya Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Fresh coconut (cut) Fridge 2–3 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Pre-cut fruit mix Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Red grapes Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Tangerines Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Clementines Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Passion fruit Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Dragon fruit Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
