How Long Does Garlic Last?

Storage MethodDuration
🍳 Pantry30 days
❄️ Refrigerator3–14 days
🧊 Freezer30 days

Storage Tips

Store unbroken bulbs in pantry. Store individual cloves in refrigerator.

Data source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper Dataset (data.gov).

Note: These are guidelines for quality, not safety. Food stored continuously frozen at 0°F is safe indefinitely, though quality deteriorates over time.

Last verified: 2026-03-28