How long does potatoes keep?
Potatoes: 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge, 10 to 12 months in the freezer and 1 to 2 months in the pantry.
Freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely, but its taste and texture fade.
- Fridge
- 1 to 2 weeksFrom the day you buy it
- Freezer
- 10 to 12 monthsFor best quality
- Pantry
- 1 to 2 months
Storage tips
- This is the recommended storage method for whole potatoes.
- The United States Potato Board notes refrigeration can cause potatoes to darken during cooking and to develop an unpleasantly sweet taste.
- Freezer timeline applies to cooked and mashed potatoes.
More fruit and vegetables
Avocados
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Bananas
Fridge: 3 days · Freezer: 2 to 3 months
Blueberries
Fridge: 1 to 2 weeks · Freezer: 8 to 12 months
Cherimoya
Fridge: 4 days · Freezer: 10 to 12 months
Citrus fruit
Fridge: 10 to 21 days
Coconut (shredded)
Freezer: 1 year · Pantry: 1 yearCoconuts (fresh)
Fridge: 2 to 3 weeks
Cranberries
Fridge: 2 months · Freezer: 12 monthsSources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data (version 128) Storage times and tips
- FoodKeeper app on FoodSafety.gov
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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