DecodedGuides

How long do radishes last?

Radishes keep for 10 to 14 days in the fridge. Freezing is not recommended. Times are USDA FoodKeeper quality guidelines from the point of purchase unless noted.

Pantry

No guideline

Fridge

10 to 14 days

from the package date

Freezer

Not recommended

How to tell radishes have gone bad

General signs for produce: fresh vegetables, the group USDA lists radishes under.

  • Slimy, wet leaves on greens that were crisp before
  • Soft or mushy spots on vegetables that were firm
  • Sprouting or wrinkled skin on potatoes and onions
  • Mould, often white or fuzzy, near the stem or cut end
  • Sour or off smell replacing a vegetable's usual earthy scent

More on produce: fresh vegetables. The times above are quality guidelines, not safety limits; food that shows these signs goes out regardless of the date.

Storage habits that make the difference

Store leafy greens loosely wrapped in the crisper drawer, ideally with a paper towel to absorb extra moisture. Keep potatoes, onions and garlic in a cool, dark, dry place outside the fridge, and store potatoes away from onions since they spoil each other faster. Trim and wash vegetables just before cooking.

More in produce: fresh vegetables

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (public domain). Times assume a fridge at 40 F (4 C) and a freezer at 0 F (-18 C). How we decode the data.