Stop potatoes from sprouting with ingenious storage tip

A clever storage trick using fruit could help extend the shelf-life of your potatoes and prevent them from sprouting, according to a TikTok content creator. Potatoes with green spots or sprouts may contain toxins, leading many to discard them if these areas can’t be removed. As a general guideline, spuds should be kept away from … Read more

Potatoes will keep fresh ‘three times as long’ if stored in spot most people avoid

It may seem like common sense to store your potatoes in a cupboard or a storage bin after unpacking your shopping, but there is a simpler way to keep them fresher for longer.   Luke Willcox, an expert from Seasonal Spuds, has shared that contrary to popular belief, potatoes are best kept in the fridge to … Read more

You have been storing potatoes wrong – the ‘best’ way to keep them fresh is using an apple

Potatoes are handy to have stored in your kitchen as they go with plenty of dinner recipes, but it can be frustrating to discover they have rotted away if you have just bought a fresh batch. If your potatoes are going mushy before their time, it could be because you are leaving them in their … Read more

Best place to keep potatoes to keep them fresh longer – never store them in common spot

Potatoes tend to have a long shelf life, but it has long been a hotly debated topic on where the best place is to store them in your kitchen to make them last longer.  Most people will keep their potatoes in a cupboard as it has long been claimed that a dark and cool place … Read more

Potatoes stay fresh for longer and won’t sprout with ‘surprising’ tip

Potatoes are a staple in every household, loved for their versatility when it comes to home cooking. While they’re a reliable store cupboard ingredient, earthy spuds can quickly turn inedible if left for too long. And it’s often when you’re just about to start cooking that you notice sprouting, wrinkles, or a nasty green tinge … Read more