Potatoes are the undisputed king of vegetables, especially in our country.We can cook, bake, fry them or make noodles, gnocchi or pancakes from them.The possibilities are almost endless.No wonder most of us have at least a few tubers at home..
Although potatoes are considered hardy, they can start prematurely germinating or even rotting if not stored properly. How to store potatoes to keep them fresh for as long as possible? Learn a simple trick.
How do you store potatoes at home?
You can buy potatoes in any store.They are usually sold in large 1. 5 kg or 3 kg bags.We use only a part of them.The rest will end up in the kitchen cupboard or on the balcony.It may seem like a good place because it is dry and dark, but the truth is that the temperature is too high.Especially in spring and winter.
High temperatures accelerate rotting processes and cause characteristic sprouts to appear on potatoes.Such tubers are no longer suitable for consumption.How do you store potatoes at home? Stick to three rules.The first of them concerns the place of storage.It should be dark and relatively cool.If possible, store them in a basement or dark utility room.
Do you live in a block of flats? Store them in a closet, e.g.in the corridor, which is out of reach of heat or sunlight.Stored in these conditions, they will stay fresh for up to twelve days.
Place them in a potato sack.They stay fresh longer
The right place is the attitude.The material in which you store potatoes is also important.It must be light and breathable so that the vegetables have constant access to fresh air.A linen or jute bag with a dense weave will be suitable.Alternatively, you can store them in a wooden box, making sure that the tubers have enough space.
However, there is a way to extend their freshness even more.All you have to do is throw a few apples into the potatoes. The fruit produces ethylene, a substance that slows down rotting processes and prevents germination.Follow these rules and your potatoes will stay fresh for a long time.
