Potatoes will not sprout until spring even in the dampest basement if you put one product next to them.
We'll tell you what to store potatoes with to prevent them from sprouting.
How to extend the shelf life of potatoes
Ideally, potatoes should be stored in a dry, cool, dark place.
But if you store potatoes next to apples, they will last until spring even in a very damp basement.
Apples release ethylene gas, which slows down the ripening and, accordingly, the germination of potatoes.
But there is a nuance: on some vegetables this gas has the exact opposite effect.
Onions, melons, broccoli and peaches should not be stored near apples.
