How to store potatoes to keep them longer? : Current Woman Le MAG

Which varieties of potatoes keep best?

There are two types of potatoes: conservation potatoes and new potatoes. The latter have the distinction of keeping very little: they must therefore be eaten quickly! The conservation potatoes can be stored much longer, so no problem to consume them under several days / weeks.

The anti-germination tip to keep your potatoes for a long time

To prevent the potatoes from germinating too quickly, one solution: sort! Open your net or shopping bag and separate the damaged or green potatoes from those in good condition as soon as you return home. This will prevent your 100% healthy potatoes from germinating, or even rotting too quickly!

Our advice for storing potatoes for a long time

Potatoes can't stand proximity to so-called climacteric fruits and vegetables, that is, those who release ethylene. To keep your potatoes for a long time, it is better to avoid storing them next to bananas, apples or your pears.

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By the way, potatoes of all types fear humidity – which make them rot – and the light which accelerates germination. So plan a dry place away from drafts to store your potatoes and place them in complete darkness.

Finally, for a potato to keep well for a long time, it needs breathe. Our advice? Store them carefully in a wicker basket, a wooden crate or even a burlap bag!

Baked potatoes: how to store them properly?

In case your potatoes are already boiled, be aware that they keep very well in the refrigerator for three to four days. Just place them on a plate and cover everything with a cloth. Attention, they must be completely cooled before integrating your refrigerator!

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