How to store vegetables
Where to keep asparagus, beets, bell peppers, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn on the cob, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, green beans, green onions, jalapeños, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, rhubarb, sweet potatoes, and zucchini, and how long each one lasts there, straight from its own guide.
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How long do potatoes last and how to store them
Whole potatoes last 1 to 2 months in the pantry and 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge. Cooked potatoes keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 10 to 12 months frozen.
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How long do pumpkins last? Up to 5 months
A whole pumpkin lasts 2 to 3 months in the pantry and 3 to 5 months in the fridge. See how long raw and roasted pumpkin seeds keep too.
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How to store radishes in the fridge
Radishes last 10 to 14 days in the fridge, per USDA FoodKeeper, and freezing them isn't recommended. Jarred horseradish lasts 3 to 4 months once opened.
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How to store fresh rhubarb for up to 7 days
Fresh rhubarb lasts 3 to 7 days in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper. The time counts from the day you buy it.
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How to freeze and store zucchini
Zucchini keeps 4 to 5 days in the fridge and 10 to 12 months in the freezer. Blanch it before freezing, and throw out any that looks rotten.
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Can you freeze bell peppers? How to store them
Bell peppers keep 4 to 14 days in the fridge and 6 to 8 months in the freezer, per USDA FoodKeeper, plus how to cut off a small mold spot.
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