How to store fruit
Where to keep apples, avocados, bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, citrus fruit, grapes, kiwi, peaches, pineapple, pomegranates, strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelon, and how long each one lasts there, straight from its own guide.
Food storage chart
How long each food keeps at room temperature, in the fridge, and in the freezer.
| Food | Room temperature | Fridge | Freezer | Guide |
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| Apples | 3 weeks | 4-6 weeks | Not given | |
| Avocados | until ripe | 3-4 days | Not given | |
| Bananas | until ripe | 3 days | 2-3 months | |
| Blueberries | Not given | 1-2 weeks | 8-12 months | |
| Cantaloupe | 2-4 days | 5-15 days | 12 months | |
| Cherries | Not given | 2-3 days | 8-12 months | |
| Citrus fruit | 10 days | 10-21 days | Not given | |
| Grapes | 1 day | 1 week | 1 month | |
| Kiwi | Until ripe | 3-6 days | Not given | |
| Peaches | Until ripe, then 1-2 days | 3-5 days | 2 months | |
| Pineapple | 1-2 days once ripe | 5-7 days | 10-12 months | |
| Pomegranates | 2-5 days | 1-3 months | 10-12 months | |
| Strawberries | Not given | 2-3 days | 8-12 months | |
| Tomatoes | until ripe, then 7 days | Not given | 2 months | |
| Watermelon | 1-2 days | 3-4 days | 12 months | |
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How long do apples last in the fridge?
Whole apples last 4 to 6 weeks in the fridge and 3 weeks in the pantry, per USDA FoodKeeper. See how long applesauce and cider keep too.
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How to store avocados and keep them fresh
Ripe avocados last 3 to 4 days in the fridge, and USDA FoodKeeper doesn't recommend freezing them. Ripen them at room temperature first.
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How to keep bananas fresh and how long they last
Ripe bananas last 3 days in the fridge and 2 to 3 months in the freezer, per USDA FoodKeeper. Let them ripen in the pantry first.
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How to store blueberries and keep them fresh
Blueberries last 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge and 8 to 12 months in the freezer. Learn how to store, freeze, and wash them.
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Can you freeze cantaloupe? Yes, for 12 months
Yes, you can freeze cantaloupe for 12 months. In the fridge it lasts 5 to 15 days from purchase, and on the counter 2 to 4 days, per USDA FoodKeeper.
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How to store cherries and how long they last
Cherries last 2 to 3 days in the fridge from the day you buy them and 8 to 12 months in the freezer, per USDA FoodKeeper.
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Questions people ask
How long do frozen bananas last?
Frozen bananas last 2 to 3 months, according to USDA FoodKeeper.
Can you cut the mold off strawberries?
No, throw them out. The USDA says soft fruit with high moisture content should be thrown out when moldy, because it can be contaminated below the surface.
What does ripe mean for an avocado?
USDA FoodKeeper says an avocado is ripe when it's tender, fully developed, and ready to eat.
Do apples last longer in the fridge?
Yes. FoodKeeper gives whole apples 4 to 6 weeks in the fridge and 3 weeks in the pantry, both counted from the day you buy them.
What does ripe mean for a tomato?
USDA FoodKeeper says a tomato is ripe when it's tender, fully developed, and ready to eat.
How long do oranges last in the fridge?
Oranges last 10 to 21 days in the refrigerator, counted from the day you buy them. At room temperature they last 10 days.