Tomatoes keep about Until ripe, then refrigerate in the pantry. Frozen, they keep about 2 months.
No measured window to draw — Tomatoes is published as “Until ripe, then refrigerate”, not as a number of days.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · pantry | Until ripe, then refrigerate |
| Freezer | 2 months |
Air and warmth are what shorten an opened item's life — the right container buys back the days the packaging gives up once the seal's broken.
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About Until ripe, then refrigerate, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128, stored as follows: cool, dry pantry away from heat and light.
Tomatoes are shelf-stable at room temperature: cool, dry pantry away from heat and light. Refrigerating it mainly preserves quality rather than safety.
Look for: Sliminess or a wet film; Mould or dark mushy spots; Limp, shrivelled, or yellowing leaves; An off or sour smell. Those are the general signs for vegetables — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for Tomatoes specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
Yes — USDA FoodKeeper v128 gives about 2 months in the freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Frozen food stays safe indefinitely; that window is about quality, not safety.