An apple from the grocery store can last upwards of a year before rotting. I.e. when you buy an apple, it's probably 10 months old, from what I've read. So if y

An apple from the grocery store can last upwards of a year before rotting. I.e. when you buy an apple, it's probably 10 months old, from what I've read. So if your reason for storing them is some doomsday scenario, there is no real advantage. You can also freeze them or store them yourself in some jars, if you want to.