Will never spoil: the perfect place for storing potatoes in the kitchen is named

It is known that potatoes can stay fresh for quite a long time, but if they spoil sooner, you are probably storing them in the wrong place.

According to experts, you should avoid storing potatoes in the refrigerator or on the kitchen counter. Because of this, it can rot, sprout, and even turn green. As it turned out, this vegetable is best stored at room temperature in a dark place, for example, in a cupboard, drawer, or pantry, OBOZ.UA writes.

When choosing a place to store potatoes, it is important to make sure that they remain dry and there is no moisture.

Put the potatoes in a container with an open lid made of breathable material, as you need to ensure air circulation. This will keep the vegetable dry so that it doesn't spoil before it's time.

A paper sack, burlap sack, wooden crate, cardboard box, and a bushel or wicker basket are the best choice as they provide good ventilation.

If you bought potatoes in the store, never store them in the original packaging like plastic bag or plastic container.

Potatoes should also be stored away from where fruits and onions as both release a lot of ethylene, a natural plant hormone that promotes ripening.

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