You bring home a pint of strawberries — plump, red, and glistening like jewels.
They smell like summer.
You dream of shortcake, smoothies, or just eating them straight from the carton.
But two days later?
Mold.
A fuzzy, heartbreaking web creeping across the top berries — and suddenly, the whole container is trash.
Sound familiar?
Strawberries are one of the most delicious yet frustrating fruits to store.
They spoil fast.
They bruise easily.
And they seem to invite mold.
But here’s the good news:
With a few science-backed tricks, you can keep your strawberries fresh, juicy, and mold-free for up to 2 weeks.
No more waste.
No more disappointment.
Just more time to enjoy nature’s sweetest berry.
Let’s dive into 7 expert-approved tips that actually work.
🍓 Why Strawberries Go Bad So Fast
Before we fix it, let’s understand it.
Strawberries spoil quickly because:
