How long does spaghetti squash last in the refrigerator?

1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).

How long does spaghetti squash last in the pantry?

2 months in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.

How Long Does Spaghetti Squash Last?

Produce · 2 preparations · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Type or preparation

Storage method

Spaghetti squash — whole — refrigerator

1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator

Refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C)
Applies general guideline · whole

USDA tip: Storage temperatures below 50 degrees (as in a refrigerator) will cause the squash to spoil more rapidly.

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Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

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All official guidance for spaghetti squash

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

Spaghetti squash — whole

Where	Condition	Official time	Notes from the source
Pantry	general guideline	2 months	—
Refrigerator	general guideline	1 to 2 weeks	Storage temperatures below 50 degrees (as in a refrigerator) will cause the squash to spoil more rapidly.

Spaghetti squash — cut

Where	Condition	Official time
Refrigerator	general guideline	4 to 5 days

Common questions about spaghetti squash

How long does spaghetti squash last in the refrigerator?: 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
How long does spaghetti squash last in the pantry?: 2 months in the pantry, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Assumes a cool, dry pantry away from light.

Two reminders that apply here

Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.

The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.