stored warmer to avoid cold-induced sweetening.
For everyday home storage, the practical takeaway is simple:
Choose the coolest suitable place you have that stays dark and dry.
Keep Them Away From Light
This one is important.
Potatoes exposed to light can develop green skin. Extension guidance recommends removing green portions before cooking and avoiding potatoes with extensive greening.
That means a pretty basket of potatoes sitting in a sunny kitchen window might look charming…
…but it isn’t doing the potatoes any favors.
Give Them Some Airflow
Avoid sealing potatoes in an airtight plastic bag.
Good ventilation helps reduce moisture buildup, which can contribute to deterioration.
A breathable bag, paper sack, cardboard box with airflow, or ventilated storage container can be more appropriate than a tightly sealed plastic container.
Keep Them Dry
Moisture is another enemy of good potato storage.
Don’t wash potatoes before storing them unless you’re preparing them for
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