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How long does fresh parsley last in the fridge?
USDA gives fresh parsley just 2–3 days in the fridge — chop and freeze whatever the recipe doesn’t use and it keeps 3–4 months.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge | 2–3 days |
|---|---|
| Freezer | 3–4 months |
Can you freeze fresh herbs? FREEZES, BUT… →
Can it sit out?
Fresh parsley is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.
Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).
How to tell if fresh parsley has gone bad
- Leaf tips gone dark and limp
- A wet, slick feel to the whole bunch
- A musty smell inside the bag
- Yellowing running down the stems
When in doubt, throw it out.
Freeze chopped parsley in an ice tray under a film of olive oil — the cubes drop straight into a hot pan.
Quick answers
How long does fresh parsley last in the fridge?
USDA gives fresh parsley just 2–3 days in the fridge — chop and freeze whatever the recipe doesn’t use and it keeps 3–4 months.
Can you freeze fresh parsley?
Freeze soft herbs in oil cubes and they season everything you cook — they thaw dark and limp, so the garnish days are over.
How long can fresh parsley sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to fresh parsley. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).