Vegetables Shelf Life & Storage Times
Fresh vegetables and leafy greens.
45+ foods USDA data Fridge, freezer & pantry
Most vegetables keep best in high-humidity crisper drawers. Cut produce spoils faster than whole — use within a few days. Root vegetables and hard squash last weeks in a cool pantry or fridge.
Fridge times for common vegetables:
| Food | Typical storage |
|---|---|
| Potato (raw) | — |
| Tomato | Fridge 5–7 days |
| Onion | — |
| Garlic (raw) | — |
| Carrots | Fridge 3–5 weeks · Freezer 8–12 months |
| Lettuce | Fridge 7–10 days |
| Spinach (raw) | Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 8–12 months |
| Broccoli | Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 8–12 months |
Common questions
- Why do leafy greens wilt so fast?
- Greens lose moisture quickly. Store in a loosely sealed bag with a paper towel, or in the high-humidity drawer.
All vegetables storage times
- Potato (raw)
- Tomato Fridge 5–7 days
- Onion
- Garlic (raw)
- Carrots Fridge 3–5 weeks · Freezer 8–12 months
- Lettuce Fridge 7–10 days
- Spinach (raw) Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 8–12 months
- Broccoli Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 8–12 months
- Sweet potato
- Bell pepper Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 6–8 months
- Cucumber Fridge 7–10 days
- Mushrooms (raw) Fridge 4–7 days · Freezer 8–9 months
- Celery Fridge 2–4 weeks
- Kale Fridge 3–7 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Cauliflower Fridge 7–10 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Green beans Fridge 4–7 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Asparagus Fridge 3–4 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Zucchini Fridge 4–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Corn on the cob Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Cabbage Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Eggplant Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Green onions Fridge 7–10 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Sweet corn Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Beets Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Radishes Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Brussels sprouts Fridge 7–10 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Butternut squash Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Fresh basil Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Prepared salad (bagged) Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Artichokes Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Fennel Fridge 5–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Leeks Fridge 1–2 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Turnips Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Parsnips Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Rutabaga Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Snow peas Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Sugar snap peas Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Arugula Fridge 2–5 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Watercress Fridge 2–4 days · Freezer 8–10 months
- Bok choy Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Collard greens Fridge 4–7 days · Freezer 10–12 months
- Spring mix salad Fridge 1–3 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Baby carrots Fridge 2–3 weeks · Freezer 10–12 months
- Pre-cut vegetables Fridge 2–4 days · Freezer 1–2 months
- Okra Fridge 3–5 days · Freezer 10–12 months
