Potatoes will last six months without sprouting if stored in one place
dailyrecord.co.ukAre you tired of seeing your spuds sprout or turn soft before you've had the chance to enjoy them?Blogger Jerry James Stone may just have cracked the code on keeping your potatoes pristine for up to six months.Jerry has spilled the secret to long-lasting taters, saying the key is in their storage. "Storing potatoes is pretty simple," he remarked."For the most part... [potatoes] like being in a dark, cool place." Despite it being common wisdom, Jerry has outlined the "best way" to store your spuds effectively, which includes an unlikely tip that could change the game, reports the Express.
His tip? "Store them in a brown paper bag," he recommended. "Just a brown paper bag, opened up."He further advised: "You don't want to store them in plastic and you definitely don't want to store them in a sealed plastic bag, because they don't like the moisture."To maximise their shelf-life, Jerry said: "When they're stored in a brown paper bag, you want to keep that bag open, and place it somewhere that's a cool and sort of well-ventilated dark place."And with a warning from Jerry, remember that spuds that catch too much light can become green and bitter - another reason to stash them in the shadows.The perfect potato pantry, according to Jerry, sits at a comfy seven to 10 degrees Celsius; any toastier and your potatoes will sprout ahead of schedule.He concluded by advising that any spot at home, or even the garage, that maintains a steady temperature around the ideal range will ensure your potatoes endure much longer.Jerry assured: "Potatoes can last up to three months this way; I've even had them last for up to six months and still keep fresh."He stressed the importance of keeping potatoes away from ethylene-producing produce to
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