...And the absolute worst place to store onions—unless you want them to spoil faster. Getty Images / itakdalee We like to think of a few items as the elements of our cooking “capsule wardrobe” in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whole onions can last 1–3 months in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry area. Cut onions should be refrigerated and last 1–2 weeks.

The best way to store whole onions is in a cool, dark, dry place, where they can last up to two months. Peeled, chopped, and cooked onions can last up to a week when stored in the fridge. Never store ...