How long do fruits and vegetables stay fresh?

Fruits and vegetables stay fresh for different lengths of time depending on how they are stored.

Apples can last about a week at room temperature or three to four weeks in the fridge.

Bananas last two to seven days at room temperature and can be refrigerated when ripe.

Berries last three to seven days if refrigerated and should be stored in their original packaging.

Citrus fruits last about a week at room temperature or up to a month in the fridge.

Grapes last several days at room temperature or up to two weeks in the fridge.

Tomatoes should be allowed to ripen at room temperature and can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Carrots and parsnips last up to two weeks in a cool pantry or more than a month in the fridge.

Cucumbers last up to a week in the fridge, and cut cucumbers should be eaten within one to two days.

Lettuce lasts three to seven days if refrigerated and left whole.

Mushrooms last one day at room temperature or three to seven days in the fridge.

Onions can last more than six weeks in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Potatoes can also last more than six weeks in a cool, dark, dry place.

Proper storage conditions, such as refrigeration and controlled humidity, can help extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

It's important to avoid storing ethylene-producing fruits like bananas and apples with other produce to prevent premature ripening and spoilage.