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Opt for a paper bag, burlap sack, or open bowl
🛑 What to Avoid:
- Don’t store onions and potatoes together – onions release gases that accelerate sprouting
- Avoid direct sunlight – it not only speeds up sprouting but can turn potatoes green (which is toxic!)
- Keep the storage dry – moisture promotes rot
✅ Bonus Tips for Longer-Lasting Potatoes:
- Check for early sprouters and remove them from the batch
- Use older potatoes first to reduce waste
- Try clay pot storage for better temperature and moisture control
🥔 Final Thoughts:
This simple trick of storing an apple with your potatoes is a game-changer for home cooks and budget-savvy shoppers alike. It’s easy, natural, and incredibly effective at keeping your potatoes fresh longer, so you can enjoy every last spud without worry.
Next time you bring home a bag of potatoes, toss in an apple—and watch your sprouting problems disappear!
Have your own potato-preserving hack? Share it below—we’re all ears (and eyes… just not potato ones 😉).