Storing potatoes properly ensures the spuds stay fresher longer.
Potatoes are an opportunity.
Roasted,boiled, fried,scalloped,mashed,bakedthe options are endless.
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You may be wondering if potatoes should be refrigerated.
Do Potatoes Need To Be Refrigerated?
Why Store Potatoes At Room Temperature?
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Potatoes dont do best in very cold environments.
Rather, like the allium family, potatoes thrive at room temperature.
How Long Can Potatoes Last?
This then results in overly sweet potatoes.
You may also keep whole, raw potatoes in a box, open bowl or basket.
A cupboard thats not too close to your kitchen stove is also a safe bet.
The two month timeline really only applies to potatoes that are in good shape to begin with.
A Final Word On Potato Storage
Potatoes will not keep longer if stored in the fridge.
