May be a silly question :-) but,
I've noticed, for a while now, that potatoes grow eyes while I have them stored. My mom always stored hers in the cupboard and so that's just what I happened to do. She just now told me the fridge was okay as well. Is that the only solution? She said they'd still grow eyes but not as fast.
The problem is that I bought a whole bag and I don't eat them all that fast and I'm the only person at my house and so the only one eating.
2007-04-22 12:03:23 · 10 answers · asked by Freak Angel 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Just make sure that you dont keep then in a humid place, especially for too long. In the winertime they should be fine in the cubboard, but in the summer put them in cooler place.
2007-04-22 12:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by glittercrazy123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep them in the fridge. I live alone, too. They say that the potatoes get sweet that way, but I can deal with that better than soft and shriveled. It isn't a silly question at all. What are we supposed to do, buy two pounds at a time? They come in five and ten pound bags. I dump them in one of the drawers in the fridge and never have to worry about them.
2007-04-22 19:14:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An apple. Whether in the fridge or in a cupboard, just put an apple in with the potatoes. If either of them becomes super soft or moldy, remove it/them, of course. But as an apple dries/grows old, etc. it gives off something that stops potatoes from growing eyes.
2015-05-27 07:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A potato "eye" permits you to understand that your potato desires to sprout new spuds. My neighbor had this take place to her and she or he positioned a number of the sprouting spuds interior the floor final twelve months. This twelve months she extra over "new" potatoes. It takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks for the eyes to sprout. it is merely nature taking its direction. possible consume the potatoes with sprouts. merely merely remember to decrease the "eyes" out and the dark spots earlier cooking. do no longer consume the eco-friendly area because of the fact it incorporates an alkaloid that's poisonous. And constantly shop your spuds in a funky, dry, dark place.
2016-12-26 19:53:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is just a natural occurence and you shouldnt worry about it. But if it just annoys you, and you absolutely need relief, the fridge is the best answer. The freezer works even better, but obviously you have to take the time to thaw them before cooking, and you may loose freshness.
2007-04-22 12:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by drew.sills 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Potatoes need to be stored in a dark cool cellar.
2007-04-22 12:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by devilgal031948 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try and store them in a dark cool place i don't know about the fridge though
2007-04-22 12:09:46 · answer #7 · answered by thomasl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep cold and dry is the best way. In the fridge.
2007-04-22 12:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they must be kept dry free from moisture so no plastic bags either cardboard box or paper bags sprinkle the bottom of box or bag with salt this will absorb any moisture that accumulates.
2007-04-22 13:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by kymm r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Store one apple in with them.
2007-04-22 14:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by invelvetshoes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋