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Ellwood City, PA, USA

I was wondering how others prep their potatos for storage and how they are storing them.

Looking for ideas. Thank you!

7/28/2012 9:16:50 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

1st you dig them and harden them off in the sun for an afternoon. Eat any with cuts from digging right away. Place them in a cool dark place. Periodocaly check on them and remove rotten ones.

7/28/2012 10:04:34 AM

Ellwood City, PA, USA

Do you just leave them loose in crates or net bags? Do you pack them in saw dust or sand or anything?

I have read different storage stategies and needed to know what people are actually doing that works.

7/28/2012 10:35:02 AM

Baker City Oregon

I keep mine in bushel baskets-in total darkness-and cool. Give them good air circulation. Check them periodically for rotten ones. Keep them away from apples.

7/28/2012 12:11:42 PM

Western PA

Keep them away from onions too. I read to NOT wash them, leave them dirty, gives them some kind of protection.

7/28/2012 12:18:52 PM

Ellwood City, PA, USA

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice.

7/28/2012 1:07:45 PM