Potato Storage Rules: What Vegetables Should Not Be Stored With.

After harvesting potatoes, you always want to keep them for a longer time, but there are rules that must be followed. Experienced gardeners have shared where to store this vegetable after digging it up and which other vegetables and fruits it should definitely not be stored with.

News.LIVE shares useful tips for gardeners.

Where to Store Potatoes

Some gardeners keep potatoes in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator, but with a large harvest, this is not feasible. Experts recommend storing this popular vegetable in a cool, dry, and dark place.

This can be a pantry, cellar, or a special box on the balcony where the temperature stays around two degrees Celsius. The thing is that a drop in air temperature makes potatoes soft and completely tasteless.

Which Vegetable Should Not Be Stored with Potatoes

During storage, it's important to maintain the right neighbors on the shelves. Experts emphasize that potatoes should never be kept next to onions. The reason is that this vegetable releases ethylene, which accelerates ripening and causes potatoes to rot.

In simple terms - onions near potatoes start to spoil faster, and the root vegetables absorb moisture and lose their shape.

What Else Should Not Be Stored with Potatoes

Potatoes should also not be kept with products that contain ethylene. This includes such fruits and vegetables as:

• Apples
• Bananas
• Tomatoes

These products also cause potatoes to sprout and rot, so they should not be stored nearby.

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