How Long Food Lasts

Shelf Stable Foods

How long do beets last?

Quick answer

Beets keep 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator and 6-8 months in the freezer.

  • Beets 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator · 6-8 months in the freezer
  • Pickled, opened 1-2 months in the refrigerator
Form

Fridge

From purchase

1-2weeks

Freezer

Can be frozen: yes

6-8months

Pantry

1day

Mine has been in the fridge for

Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?

United States
Yes
United Kingdom
Only after cooking

How long do beets last in the refrigerator?

  • Beets1-2 weeksFrom purchase
  • Pickled, opened1-2 monthsAfter opening

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

How long do beets last in the freezer?

  • Beets6-8 months

Freezer times are for quality; frozen food stays safe.

Food stored constantly at 0 °F will always be safe. Only the quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage.

Your freezer should be around -18°C

A freezer acts as a pause button - food in a freezer won’t go bad and most bacteria cannot grow in it.

Can you freeze beets?

Yes.

How to thaw beets safely

  1. In the refrigerator
  2. In cold water, cook it right after thawing
  3. In the microwave, cook it right after thawing
  4. Cook it from frozen

There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave.

Check the water frequently to be sure it stays cold. Change the water every 30 minutes. After thawing, cook immediately.

It is safe to cook foods from the frozen state. The cooking will take approximately 50% longer than the recommended time for fully thawed or fresh meat and poultry.

You should defrost your food in the fridge so that it doesn’t get too warm

It’s also important to use food within 24 hours after it’s been fully defrosted

Can you refreeze beets?

  • In the United StatesYes
  • In the United KingdomOnly after cooking

Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality.

Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

You can freeze food again once cooked, but you’ll only be able to reheat it once after that

Can beets be stored at room temperature?

  • Beets1 day
  • Pickled1 year

All forms at a glance

FormFridgeFreezerPantry
Beets1-2 weeks6-8 months1 day
Pickled--1 year
Pickled, opened1-2 months--
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Frequently asked questions

How long do beets last in the refrigerator?

Beets: 1-2 weeks; Pickled, opened: 1-2 months.

How long do beets last in the freezer?

Beets: 6-8 months. Freezer times are for quality; frozen food stays safe.

Can you freeze beets?

Yes.

Can you refreeze beets?

In the United States: Yes; In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking.

Sources

We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.