How To Store Bananas To Last Longer. Whether ripe or unripe, cut or whole, here's how to make your bananas last longer so you can save money and reduce waste. Never store bananas in plastic bags, which hold too much moisture and could cause the fruit to rot.

You can store them even longer in the refrigerator than in the pantry. Place them away from the stove, heater, and window. See to it that they are not exposed to direct heat or sunlight.