How Long Does Zucchini Last?
Zucchini keeps 4–7 days in the refrigerator, 10–12 months in the freezer and 3–5 days in the pantry, according to cited USDA/FDA storage references.
- 2 cited USDA/FDA/FSIS sources
- Editorial review · Verified June 2026
Fridge
4–7 days
Safe range
Freezer
10–12 months
Safe range
Pantry
3–5 days
Safe range
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Based on USDA/FSIS guidance:
Cut vegetables are perishable — refrigerate within 2 hours and use within a few days for best quality and safety.
Soft or slimy zucchini should be discarded.
How to tell if it's gone bad
- Look:Wrinkled skin, soft spots
- Smell:Mould
- Texture:Slimy surface
When in doubt, throw it out. If Zucchini smells, looks, or feels off — discard it. Food poisoning is not worth the risk.
Can you freeze Zucchini?
Yes.Zucchinikeeps 10–12 monthsin the freezer when stored in airtight packaging.
How to store Zucchini
- Keep Zucchini protected from heat, moisture, and contamination in the pantry. Use the pantry duration shown above for this food state.
- Keep Zucchini covered in the refrigerator. Use the refrigerator duration shown above for this food state.
- Package Zucchini tightly for the freezer and label the stored date. Use the freezer duration shown above for this food state.
Storage tips
Store zucchini unwashed in a perforated bag — moisture causes rot.
Is it still good?
Enter when you bought or opened it and where it's stored.
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