About Potatoes

Storage

Potatoes should be away from any sunlight, so keep in a cool, dry, dark place with good ventilation.

A paper or burlap bag is a good option. Keep potatoes isolated from onions. They do not get along well! Onions release gas and moisture that cause potatoes to spoil, and vice-versa.

Do not refrigerate potatoes, as it will make their starch turn to sugar and they'll taste yucky. Do not store in plastic, as they need to breathe and stay dry. If one potato starts to go bad, remove it from the group right away, because it will quickly and negatively affect the others.

Small "new" potatoes are much more perishable than larger, russet-type potatoes. Use them within a week or two.

Freezing

Not recommended (raw)

Tips and Nutrition

Potatoes are a very good source of fiber and vitamin B6, plus vitamin C, copper, and other vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients with antioxidants. Potato skins are loaded with nutrition, so it’s always healthier to leave them on.

Red-skinned potatoes hold their shape better than other potatoes when cooked because they have a lower starch content. This makes them an excellent choice for soups and potato salads.

Liz Talley, Urban Graze

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