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How Long Does Okra Last in the Fridge?

About 5 days in the fridge.

Okra keeps for about 5 days in the fridge.

Watercolor illustration of okra
Typical shelf lifeabout 5 days
Where to keep itRefrigerator
CategoryFruiting Vegetables

How to store okra

Refrigerate in a produce bag to avoid moisture that turns it slimy

Good to know

The slime is a natural moisturizer—the ancients used it as hair conditioner

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