Experts reveal the best way to store lemons so they stay fresh for 'months'

When life gives you lemons, there are various ways you can make them last long enough to make lemonade – and whatever else your heart desires. 

Experts have agreed that while it is always aesthetically pleasing to store lemons in a displayed bowl, they will last "at least two months longer" if stored in the fridge. 

Though popping lemons in the fridge seems simple enough, things become contentious when considering how to store them.

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According to Sydney Morning Herald columnist Nina Rousseau, lemons can be stored in a bowl of salt water, in a plastic bag, or sealed in a container.

But which is best? 

Rousseau's poll of cooks revealed the consensus a bowl of salty water was not recommended.

Instead, chefs suggest storing lemons in a plastic or brown paper bag in the fridge for a maximum shelf life.

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However, if you are hoping to juice your lemons, Rousseau says it's best to leave them at room temperature.

Speaking of juicy lemons, how do you find them? 

If you need a copious amount of juice, it's important the lemons are ripe. You can determine this by looking for fruits that are dark yellow in colour, Rousseau notes.

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You will also want to find a smooth lemon, as the coarser the skin, the more immature the lemon. 

If only it were the same for humans!

When extracting lemon juice, bring your fridge-temperature fruit down to room temperature before gently rolling them on a hard surface.

Once you've crushed the juice-filled vesicles that sit under the peel, cut the lemon horizontally, around its "waist." 

With the segments accessible, you can juice the lemon with your hand or a lemon squeezer to extract all its zesty contents. 

If you have any leftover juice, you can freeze it to make refreshing ice cubes or sweeten it and turn it into lemon syrup. 

Next time life gives you lemons, you might not feel like lemonade, but at least you will know how to store them until you do. 

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