Vegetables · 11 foods
Fresh herbs Storage Times
How long fresh herbs last on the counter, in the fridge and in the freezer — opened and unopened. Sourced from USDA FoodKeeper, last verified November 2026.
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11 of 11 foods · sorted A–Z
| Counter | Fridge (unopened) | Freezes well? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Basil | 5 days | 10 days | — | Not listed | — |
 Chives | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
 Cilantro | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
 Dried basil | 12 months | Not needed | — | Not needed | — |
 Fresh herbs | Not recommended | 7–10 days | — | 1–2 months | Yes |
 Lemongrass | Not recommended | 7–9 days | — | 6 months | Yes |
 Mint | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
 Oregano | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
 Parsley | Not recommended | 2–3 days | — | 3–4 months | Yes |
 Rosemary | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
 Thyme | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks | — | Not listed | — |
Can you freeze… fresh herbs?
3 answers, A–Z
Does… go bad?
Signs of spoilage for every fresh herbs item
Left out overnight
The 2-hour rule, food by food
Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodKeeper and FSIS guidance. Last verified November 2026. How we verify our data · Report a wrong number