Cabbage is beloved for its versatility and affordability.But while cabbage is a hero of the produce aisle, it's not indestructible.Here's how long cabbage will last when stored properly, and how you can preserve it for future use:.Cabbage is best stored whole and unrinsed until you're ready to use it.Cutting into it will cause it to lose vitamin C, which will lead to faster spoilage. .To store a head of cabbage, place it in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your fridge.To store a cut head of cabbage, wrap the piece in plastic wrap, and put it in that reliable same crisper drawer.If you are in doubt about a head, you can tell when cabbage has spoiled if the leaves have become soft and discolored.