Fruit & vegetables
How long do sweet potatoes last?
Sweet potatoes last 3–5 weeks at room temperature, 10–12 months (cooked) in the freezer. Store sweet potatoes in the cupboard for the best results.
Fridge
Not recommended
Cupboard / room tempBest
3–5 weeks
Freezer
10–12 months (cooked)
How to store sweet potatoes
- Keep them cool and dark, but not in the fridge.
- Handle gently: bruises spoil quickly.
Signs sweet potatoes have gone bad
Soft, wet spots or mold. When in doubt, throw it out. These are typical home-storage times; always check the package date.
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Questions about sweet potatoes
- How long do sweet potatoes last in the fridge?
- Sweet potatoes are best kept out of the fridge, in the cupboard.
- Can you freeze sweet potatoes?
- Yes. Sweet potatoes keep 10–12 months (cooked) in the freezer. Handle gently: bruises spoil quickly.
- Where should you store sweet potatoes?
- In the cupboard. Keep them cool and dark, but not in the fridge.
- How can you tell if sweet potatoes have gone bad?
- Soft, wet spots or mold. When in doubt, throw it out.