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The experts added: \u201cIt\u2019s also crucial that potatoes are stored away from other fresh produce, particularly onions, as they release ethylene gas.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis means that your fruits and veggies will ripen one another too quickly, so your potatoes should be stored separately to stop this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Instead potatoes \u201cmust be kept\u201d in a cool dark place, otherwise the light will cause them to \u201cphotosynthesise and sprout\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Plus, the temperature must be below 10\u00b0C. The food pros said: \u201cIf you want your spuds to stay in tip-top condition, we recommend popping them in a paper bag and stashing them away in a dark place of your choosing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n A porch cupboard or garden shed are all \u201cgreat options\u201d, and households can always use their fridge to store potatoes.<\/p>\n In order to extend the lifespan of potatoes for up to six months, the experts recommended that households cure their potatoes.<\/p>\n Curing potatoes is the process of allowing air to dry the potatoes for 10 to 14 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n This will toughen the skin and heal any minor cuts or bruises before long-term storage.<\/p>\n To cure potatoes start by picking the right ones. Aim for bulky potatoes with thick skin, like brown potatoes, but these must have \u201cno large puncture marks, soft spots, mould, blemishes, or shovel damage\u201d.<\/p>\n The next step is to brush the dirt off of them instead of washing them. It\u2019s important not to wash the potatoes, as this \u201cadds moisture that can encourage them to sprout\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n The third step is to \u201ctoughen them up\u201d by putting the potatoes on a sheet of newspaper in a dark place \u2013 it\u2019s important they don\u2019t touch, as air needs to circulate between the spuds. Leave the potatoes here for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n Finally, store them in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place below 10\u00b0C. Check every few weeks to ensure that there aren\u2019t any sprouted or spoiled spuds in the batch, as \u201cthey can ruin all your hard work\u201d.<\/p>\n
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