Ripe fresh figs should be refrigerated. ... Cover the dish with plastic wrap and the figs will be good for two or three days. Dried figs should be wrapped so that they don't get hard and can then be stored at a cool room temperature or in the refrigerator. They should keep for several months.

Do figs go bad at room temperature?

Figs are fickle. They have a short growing season and an even shorter shelf life. ... You realistically only have about three days to eat all of your figs. While you can keep figs on the counter at room temperature, you're going to have better luck at making them last if you refrigerate them.

How long will Ripe figs keep in the refrigerator?

Storing Fresh Figs

It's important to keep fresh figs cold to slow deterioration. Use them immediately or store in a plastic bag in the coldest part of your refrigerator for up to two days. Fresh figs can be frozen whole, sliced, or peeled in a sealed container for ten to twelve months.