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Expected Storage Life For Some Ripe Vegetables Asparagus: Refrigerator 2 weeks Beetroot: Cool place 2-3 weeks Broccoli: Refrigerator 2 weeks Brussel sprouts: Refrigerator 2 weeks Cabbage: Refrigerator 2-3 weeks Capsicums: Refrigerator 1 week Carrots: Cool place 2-3 weeks Celery: Refrigerator 2-3 weeks Cucumbers: Refrigerator 1 week Lettuce: Refrigerator 7-10 days Onions: Cool, dry place Several weeks, depending on variety Parsnips: Cool place 2-3 weeks Peas: Refrigerator 2 weeks Potatoes: Cool, dark, dry place 2-3 months Pumpkin (whole): Cool, dry place 2-3 months Tomatoes: Refrigerator 7-10 days       Zucchinis: Refrigerator 1 week       Adapted from E.C.Hall, 'Handling and storing fresh fruit and vegetables in the home', CSIRO Food Research Quarterly, volume 39, 1979. Back to the Food Page