The Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables
By: Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer : 74 comments
In addition to storing your fruits and veggies properly, it's good to know approximately how long the fresh stuff will last. Plan your trip to the grocery or farmer's market accordingly so that your foods are at the peak of freshness when you plan to prepare them, and you're not throwing away food that's gone bad before you get a chance to use it.
Once you've brought it home and stored it properly, you can prioritize your produce. First, eat the things that will spoil quickly, such as lettuce and berries. Save the longer-lasting foods (like eggplant and oranges) for later in the week.
So, how long will it last?
Once you've brought it home and stored it properly, you can prioritize your produce. First, eat the things that will spoil quickly, such as lettuce and berries. Save the longer-lasting foods (like eggplant and oranges) for later in the week.
| 1-2 Days | 2-4 Days | 4-6 Days | 7+ Days |
| Artichokes Asparagus Bananas Basil Broccoli Cherries Corn Dill Green beans Mushrooms Strawberries Watercress |
Arugula Avocados Cucumbers Eggplant Grapes Lettuce Limes Pineapple Zucchini |
Apricots Blueberries Brussels sprouts Cauliflower Grapefruit Leeks Lemons Oranges Oregano Parsley Peaches Pears Peppers Plums Spinach Tomatoes Watermelon |
Apples Beets Cabbage Carrots Celery Garlic Hard Squash Onions Potatoes |
