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How long does onions (whole) last?

Whole bulb onions.

Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
2 months
Cut onions in airtight container
Pantry (room temp)
2 months
Cool, dark, dry — never with potatoes
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Signs onions (whole) has gone bad

  • •Soft, mushy
  • •Sprouting (cut and use rest)
  • •Black mold at neck
  • •Strong sulfur smell

Storage tips

  • ✓Keep separate from potatoes — they spoil each other
  • ✓Mesh bag in cool pantry
  • ✓Cut onions go in fridge airtight
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More vegetables

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Tomatoes
2 weeks fridge
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Lettuce
10 days fridge
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Carrots
4 weeks fridge
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Broccoli
10 days fridge
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Potatoes
not recommended fridge
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Onions
2 weeks fridge
Sources & review
Compiled by the BestByDates editorial team. Last reviewed: January 2025. Spotted an error? Let us know.

Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.