How long do fruits last in the fridge

Dietitians look beyond fads to deliver reliable, life-changing advice. Want to unlock the potential of food? Connect with a dietitian. Find a dietitian here. Do you love biting into a crisp and juicy apple? Storing fruit properly will keep them fresher and tastier for longer.

Storing fruit in the fridge Most fresh fruit, including apples, berries and grapes, will last longer if kept in their original packaging and stored in the crisper of your fridge.

Berries can last in the fridge for about a week. Plastic bags with tiny vents openings help keep fruit fresh longer by releasing moisture.

They are great for grapes, blueberries, cherries or strawberries. Fruits that need to ripen first on the counter Fruit that should ripen on the counter are: apricots, avocados, guava, kiwi, mangoes, melons, nectarines, papaya, peaches, bananas and plums. Recommended fruit storage times in the fridge: Apples weeks Apricots ripe days Avocado ripe days Blueberries weeks Cherries days Cranberries weeks Gooseberries days Grapefruit weeks Grapes days Guava ripe days Kiwi ripe days Mango ripe days Melons ripe days Nectarine ripe days Oranges weeks Peaches ripe days Pear ripe days Pineapple days Plums ripe days Pomegranate months Prickly pear ripe days Raspberries days Rhubarb days Strawberries days Watermelon 2 weeks Remember — these are guidelines.

Can I store fruit in a root cellar? To freeze fruit: There are a number of different ways to freeze fruit. Watermelon can be kept in a dark, dry place away from other produce. Keep cut melon in the fridge. Tomatoes — Always store at room temperature as the refrigerator will make them rot quickly.

Keep loose in a bowl away from sun or heat like the stove. Cucumbers — Store at room temperature. Can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days if they are used soon after removal from the refrigerator.

Eggplant — Store at room temperature. Leafy green vegetables — Greens like lettuce, collards, chard, kale, and spinach should be stored in the refrigerator. Onion family — Store garlic and onions in a cool, dark and dry space but separate from other foods because of their strong odors.

Peppers — Store at room temperature. Root vegetables — Store carrots, beets, and radishes in the refrigerator. Store potatoes, sweet potatoes and winter squashes in a cool, dark and dry place like a pantry or cellar. Written by American Heart Association editorial staff and reviewed by science and medicine advisers. See our editorial policies and staff. Have a Question? How long can you store fruits and vegetables? Information Knowledge Article. Fresh fruits and vegetables vary widely in their storage times -- from a few days to several weeks.

Very few can be safely stored at room temperature for long, and most must be kept in the refrigerator. Bruises and mold are signs of spoilage. Related Information Title. URL Name.