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Fruits and vegetables — counter vs. fridge, whole vs. cut, and when to toss.

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Berries fridge 3–7 days · freezer 8–12 months standard windows Lettuce fridge 3–7 days · freezer Do not freeze standard windows Potatoes fridge Not recommended · freezer Do not freeze raw standard windows Onions fridge 2 months · freezer Do not freeze whole standard windows Avocado fridge 3–4 days · freezer Purée only, 3–4 months standard windows Apples fridge 4–6 weeks · freezer Sliced, 8 months standard windows Bananas fridge ~3 days once ripe · freezer 2–3 months standard windows Tomatoes fridge Up to 1 week · freezer 2 months standard windows Carrots fridge 2–3 weeks · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Celery fridge 1–2 weeks · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Mushrooms fridge 4–7 days · freezer Cook first; 10–12 months standard windows Spinach fridge 3–7 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Garlic fridge 1 week · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Grapes fridge 1–2 weeks · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Strawberries fridge 3–7 days · freezer 8–12 months standard windows Blueberries fridge 1–2 weeks · freezer 8–12 months standard windows Peaches fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Pears fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Cherries fridge 4–7 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Oranges fridge 2–3 weeks · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Lemons fridge 3–4 weeks · freezer 3–4 months standard windows Limes fridge 3–4 weeks · freezer 3–4 months standard windows Watermelon fridge 2–3 weeks · freezer Not recommended whole standard windows Cantaloupe fridge 2–3 weeks · freezer Not recommended whole standard windows Honeydew fridge 2–3 weeks · freezer Not recommended whole standard windows Broccoli fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Cauliflower fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Brussels Sprouts fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Asparagus fridge 3–4 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Green Beans fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Cucumbers fridge ~1 week · freezer Not recommended standard windows Zucchini fridge 4–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Bell Peppers fridge 1–2 weeks · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Kale fridge 3–7 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Cabbage fridge 1–2 weeks · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Arugula fridge 3–5 days · freezer 10–12 months standard windows Ginger fridge ~3 weeks · freezer 6 months standard windows Fresh Herbs fridge 3–7 days · freezer 4–6 months standard windows Guacamole fridge 1–2 days · freezer 3–4 months spoils fast — cook or freeze

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