Why Potatoes Don't Store Well: The Most Common Mistakes
Experienced housewives know that you shouldn’t store all your vegetables in one drawer, even if it’s in the refrigerator.
In this case, they spoil faster than expected. We will tell you how you should not store potatoes and with what neighbors they will rot or become soft much faster.
The most harmful neighbor for potatoes is onions. The tubers spoil faster than expected, despite the fact that the refrigerator has conditions for their long-term storage.
The reason is ethylene, which is released in large quantities by onions, as well as other vegetables and fruits (for example, tomatoes, apples and bananas).
As for the onion itself, the proximity of potato tubers also does not extend its shelf life.
Potatoes contain some moisture, which is contraindicated in places where onions are stored. Because of it, the bulbs become soft and spoil quickly.
Where to store potatoes
There is no better place than a dry, dark and well-ventilated one. Usually, containers with ventilation are chosen for potatoes.
But the main enemy for potatoes is heat and light. This is how they will start to sprout and turn green. And if the humidity is high, the tubers will rot faster than they can be eaten.
