◆Cooking Reference Wiki
🥦

How Long Does Fresh Chives Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide

Usefulproduce
❄️

Refrigerator: 7-10 days

Freezer: 4-6 months

Overview

Fresh Chives lasts 7-10 days in the fridge. Complete shelf life, storage tips, and spoilage signs.

Key Details

  • Refrigerator: 7-10 days
  • Freezer: 4-6 months
  • Pantry/Counter: 1-2 days
  • Category: Produce

Why This Matters

  • Spoilage sign: Slimy or wilted
  • Spoilage sign: Brown or yellow ends
  • Spoilage sign: Rubbery texture
  • Spoilage sign: Loss of onion-like aroma

How To

  1. 1Wrap in damp paper towel and store in resealable bag in fridge
  2. 2Snip with scissors rather than chopping — cleaner cut, better presentation
  3. 3Freeze chopped chives flat on baking sheet, then transfer to bag
  4. 4Never cook chives — add as garnish after plating for best flavor
  5. 5Chive blossoms are edible and have mild onion flavor

Tags

shelf-lifeproducefresh-chivesstoragefood-safety

Related Items

how-long-does-dates-dried-lasthow-long-does-dried-cranberries-lasthow-long-does-raisins-lasthow-long-does-cooked-vegetables-lasthow-long-does-prunes-dried-plums-last

More in Produce

how-long-does-lettuce-iceberg-lastHow Long Does Lettuce (iceberg) Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Must Know
how-long-does-lettuce-romaine-lastHow Long Does Lettuce (romaine) Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Useful
how-long-does-spinach-fresh-lastHow Long Does Spinach (fresh) Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Must Know
how-long-does-kale-lastHow Long Does Kale Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Useful
how-long-does-broccoli-lastHow Long Does Broccoli Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Must Know
how-long-does-cauliflower-lastHow Long Does Cauliflower Last? — Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Useful

Frequently Asked Questions

Fresh Chives lasts 7-10 days in the fridge.