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How Long Do Tomatoes Last? Storage Time and Tips

About 7 days at room temperature.

Tomatoes keep for about 7 days at room temperature.

Watercolor illustration of tomato
Typical shelf lifeabout 7 days
Where to keep themRoom temperature, cool and dark
CategoryFruiting Vegetables

How to store tomatoes

Sweeter kept cool at room temperature; refrigeration dulls the texture

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What to cook with tomatoes

Creamy Tomato Soup

Velvety tomato soup with a touch of cream — cozy, comforting, and ready in 25 minutes.

25 min · easy · serves 2

Tomato and Egg Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce — a North African-inspired one-pan brunch that's hard to resist.

25 min · easy · serves 2

BLT-Style Lettuce Cups

Crispy bacon, juicy tomato, and creamy mayo wrapped in lettuce cups — no cooking required beyond the bacon.

12 min · easy · serves 2

Ground Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef in warm tortillas with tomato and lettuce — a fiesta-ready meal in 15 minutes.

15 min · easy · serves 2

Greek-Style Salad

Cucumber, tomato, and red cabbage tossed with olive oil and herbs — crisp, refreshing, and zero cooking required.

10 min · easy · serves 2

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