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How Long Does Asparagus Last in the Fridge?

About 5 days in the fridge.

Asparagus keeps for about 5 days in the fridge.

Watercolor illustration of asparagus
Typical shelf lifeabout 5 days
Where to keep itRefrigerator
CategoryFlower & Stem Vegetables

How to store asparagus

Stand upright with the ends in water and refrigerate to stay fresher

Good to know

Tender stalks snap with a crisp sound; once they toughen, even rabbits pass

What to cook with asparagus

Pan-Seared Salmon with Asparagus

Crispy-skinned salmon paired with tender asparagus — an elegant yet effortless weeknight dinner.

20 min · easy · serves 2

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