Jan 15, 2026 · I tested five popular methods for storing potatoes, from paper bags to pantry drawers and discovered one surprisingly simple trick that kept them fresh the longest.

Apr 18, 2024 · Potatoes are best kept around 45 to 50 degrees, which means they shouldn't be stored in the fridge or freezer. The best place to store them for maximum shelf life is a cool basement or …

May 28, 2025 · A cool, dark basement is an ideal location for storing potatoes in a cardboard box. The consistent cool temperatures and lack of light contribute to a longer shelf life, maintaining potato …

Aug 9, 2021 · A basement, crawl space, or garage works well for those of us without a root cellar. Cover the container you're storing them in so light can't get through. If you're using something solid like a …

Feb 9, 2025 · To be safe and ensure that your potatoes don't turn green, darkness is best. Some ideal storage options include the pantry, a cardboard box, or a brown paper bag. If you want your potatoes …

May 22, 2025 · Storing potatoes in a cellar will require some preparatory measures: Be sure to ventilate the room. Before storing potatoes, you need to sort them out and discard diseased and damaged …

Jul 14, 2025 · For best results, store potatoes separately in a well-ventilated container in a dark, cool space. The best place to store potatoes at home is a cool basement, crawl space, or unheated …

Mar 10, 2025 · To store potatoes, first place them in an open bag, basket, or other ventilated container since closed containers make potatoes spoil faster. Then, store the potatoes in a cool, dry, dark …

Aug 17, 2017 · If you have a root cellar or unheated basement, storing potatoes is easy because earthen walls stabilize temperatures in exactly the range potatoes prefer. Underground spaces also …

Sep 28, 2024 · We can easily get into December and sometimes January with this storage method, proven over nearly a decade of harvesting and storing potatoes this way. Once we get to December, …