Potatoes will stay fresh and edible for weeks and won't go green with clever storage trick

Potatoes are a beloved American staple so versatile that it's no surprise they're a culinary favorite. You might toss a bag into your weekly grocery haul but before they sprout or go soft? Well, fret not, as one to prolong your , reports . Debra Hutt from Wren Kitchens spills the secret: "The key to keeping potatoes fresh and ensuring they last is to store them in a cool, dry and dark place.

" She warns against spud spoilers like heat and moisture: "Any exposure to heat, direct sunlight or moisture will make them sprout and eventually spoil." Hutt explains, "Your potatoes may even turn green from being in the light as photosynthesis can prompt the production of chlorophyll and even solanine, a poison that can be harmful if ingested in large amounts." While you might be tempted to pop those spuds in the chiller, Hutt advises otherwise: "Although there is some debate whether potatoes belong in the fridge, this is often too cold for them and can turn the potato's starches into sugars, leading to discolouration.



" "The best place for a potato is a pantry, ideally in a mesh or hessian bag where some air can get to it (definitely not in a sealed plastic tub), and away from other produce." "Onions are particularly nasty pantry companions for potatoes the ethylene gas that onions emit will make your potatoes spoil before their time, while the moisture in potatoes can cause your onions to turn mushy; keep separate to ensure a long life for both"..