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How Long Do Radishes Last?

Fridge, freezer, counter · last verified November 2026

  • Don't freeze
Illustration of radishes
Radishes Per USDA FoodKeeper
Counter
Not recommended
keep it cold
Fridge
10–14 days
at or below 40°F (4°C)
Freezer
Not recommended
texture or safety suffers
Quick answer

Radishes last 10–14 days in the fridge.

At a glance

Shelf life at a glance

Fridge
10–14 days

Bars show the longest recommended time for each place. Scale runs from 1 hour to 2 years.

How perishable is it?
Keeps a week or two
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Based on the longest fridge or pantry time.

It's been in the fridge for…
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Still good

About 5–9 more days in the fridge.

Still good

About 3–7 more days in the fridge.

Use it today

It's inside the safe window but near the end. Eat it today or freeze it now.

Throw it out

Past the recommended fridge time. Even if it looks and smells fine, throw it out.

Throw it out

Past the recommended fridge time. Even if it looks and smells fine, throw it out.

Counted from the day it was cooked, opened or bought. Assumes a fridge at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder.

Meal prep

Your radishes fridge countdown

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Based on the USDA FoodKeeper fridge window at 4°C (40°F) or colder.

Every method

Radishes storage times by method

MethodDurationTemperatureContainerNotes
Refrigerator10–14 days≤ 40°F / 4°CAirtightat or below 40°F (4°C)
FreezerNot recommended0°F / -18°CFreezer bag or wraptexture or safety suffers
Where to keep it

Where to store radishes

Freezer Top shelf Middle shelf Bottom shelf Crisper drawer Door
Best spot
Crisper drawer

The crisper drawer holds humidity, which keeps produce from wilting.

Question by question

Radishes shelf life, answered

How long do radishes last in the fridge?

10–14 days at 4°C (40°F) or colder. Keep it sealed so it does not pick up moisture or odours.

How long do radishes last in the freezer?

Not recommended. Freezing radishes is not recommended; texture breaks down or the result is unsafe to rely on.

How long do radishes last at room temperature?

It is not meant to be kept at room temperature. Refrigerate it.

How long is radishes good for past the expiration date?

Radishes past their best-by date are usually safe if stored well; check smell, look and taste before using.

How can you tell if radishes are bad?

Fermented, sour or musty odour. Soft, mushy or leaking spots, or wrinkled skin with soft flesh. Dark bruising that spreads, or browning inside.

Check before you eat

Signs radishes have gone bad

Smell

Fermented, sour or musty odour.

Texture

Soft, mushy or leaking spots, or wrinkled skin with soft flesh.

Colour

Dark bruising that spreads, or browning inside.

Mould

White, grey or green fuzz — discard soft produce; cut firm produce generously.

Do radishes go bad? Full guide →

Freezing

Can you freeze radishes?

Not recommendedFreezing radishes is not recommended; texture breaks down or the result is unsafe to rely on.

How to freeze and thaw radishes →

The 2-hour rule

Radishes left out overnight

Radishes are not a high-risk food, but a night out shortens their fridge life. Refrigerate them and use soon.

Date labels

Best-by and use-by dates on radishes

Best-by and sell-by

FoodKeeper gives unopened radishes 10–14 days in the fridge, counted from the day you buy it. "Best-by" and "sell-by" describe quality and stock rotation, not safety; only infant formula carries a federally required use-by date.

Past the date

Radishes past their best-by date are usually safe if stored well; check smell, look and taste before using.

Storage tips

How to store radishes

  • Store unwashed; wash just before eating.
  • Keep ethylene producers (apples, bananas, avocados) away from produce that over-ripens.
  • Refrigerate once cut, in a covered container.
How it compares

Radishes vs similar foods

Longest recommended storage time (fridge, or pantry for shelf-stable foods)

Same scale as the timeline above: 1 hour to 2 years.

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Questions people ask

Radishes FAQ

How long do radishes last in the fridge?
Radishes last 10–14 days in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper.
Can you freeze radishes?
Not recommended. Freezing radishes is not recommended; texture breaks down or the result is unsafe to rely on.
How can you tell if radishes have gone bad?
Smell: fermented, sour or musty odour; Texture: soft, mushy or leaking spots, or wrinkled skin with soft flesh; Colour: dark bruising that spreads, or browning inside.
Do radishes go bad past the date?
Radishes past their best-by date are usually safe if stored well; check smell, look and taste before using.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodKeeper, the storage database maintained by the Food Safety and Inspection Service. We last checked this page in the current release.
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number