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Healthy Living  •  Nourish From the Inside Out  •  Meals and Food

The Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables

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.

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








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