Vegetables
How to Store Onions
Keep whole onions dry and airy, away from potatoes.
Pantry
1–2 months
Fridge
Cut: 7–10 days
Freezer
Chopped: up to 8 months
How to store it
- •Store whole onions in a mesh bag or basket with good airflow, in a cool dark place.
- •Keep them away from potatoes — each makes the other spoil faster.
- •Refrigerate cut onions in a sealed container.
Signs it has gone bad
- •Soft, mushy layers
- •Dark mold at the neck
- •Sprouting green shoots
- •Strong rotten smell
Pro tips
- •Freeze chopped onions to skip the tears next time.
- •Sweet onions spoil faster than yellow storage onions.
Frequently asked questions
How long do onions last in the fridge?+
In the refrigerator, onions keep for cut: 7–10 days. Store it correctly and use the oldest first.
Can you freeze onions?+
Yes. Onions keep in the freezer for chopped: up to 8 months. Wrap tightly and press out excess air to avoid freezer burn.
What is the best way to store onions?+
Best kept in the cool, dry, ventilated pantry. Store whole onions in a mesh bag or basket with good airflow, in a cool dark place.
How can you tell if onions have gone bad?+
Signs that onions have spoiled include: soft, mushy layers, dark mold at the neck, sprouting green shoots. When in doubt, throw it out.
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