How long do lemons last in the fridge?

LEMONS - FRESH, RAW, WHOLE. Pantry. Blue Arrow. Green Arrow. 1 week. Refrigerator. Blue Arrow. 3-4 weeks. Freezer. Blue Arrow. 3-4 months ... Lemons will generally keep well at room temperature for about one week; longer storage at room temperature can cause the lemons to shrivel and lose flavor. read more

The folks America's Test Kitchen wanted to see how to keep lemons juicy and fresh as long as possible, and the answer is simple: put them in a zipper bag and toss them in the fridge. read more

Lemons will generally keep well at room temperature for about one week; longer storage at room temperature can cause the lemons to shrivel and lose flavor. To extend the shelf life of lemons, refrigerate in a plastic bag. read more

The shelf life of lemons depends on a variety of factors, since there is not usually a sell by date, so the only date you can go by is the purchased date or picked date. Because of their relatively low cost, long Shelf Life, and extremely high concentration of vitamin C, they are a tangy addition to many foods and drinks. read more

Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for about 3 to 4 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only - lemons that have been kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely. read more

To figure out how to keep them fresh as long as possible, the folks at ATK tested three different methods of lemon storage, both at room temperature and in the fridge: First we put them in an uncovered container, then in a sealed zipper-lock bag, and then in a sealed zipper-lock bag with 1/4 cup water added. read more