so they dont get that stuff growin on them
2007-06-11 12:16:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
A cool, dark and dry place with good air circulation. I wanted to comment on those that said a dark place will keep the eyes on the potatoes from sprouting. It won't. Keep your potatoes in the dark keeps them from "regreening". That is when the potato starts to turn green again. When peeling potatoes that have regreened you peel off the green part also as this will have a bitter taste and containing an alkaloid is moderately poisonous.
2007-06-11 12:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about potatoes sprouting, the best way to avoid that is to keep them in a cool, dark, dry place. A pantry is an excellent storage option, but avoid the refrigerator, as it's cold for ideal potato storage. Keep in mind that whatever you do, potatoes will eventually sprout.
If the stuff you're talking about is mold, make sure that your potatoes are completely dry before you store them. Don't wash them until you're ready to use them.
2007-06-11 12:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by HS911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best is to keep them in a cool dark place - the refrigerator is not the best as it changes the taste of them. If you can get a bin that you can keep directly in the line of an air conditioning vent, if you don't have a cellar, then they will keep longer. Put an apple in with them to keep them fresher longer and keep the eyes from growing on them.
2007-06-11 12:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by phxmilitarymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is root-like stuff growing out of the 'eyes' of the potato, this is normal. You can gouge it out with a knife. If it is kind of grayish and moss-like (and if it smells like a million dirty gym socks), then that is mold.
The best way to store potatoes is to put them in a dark, dry environment - such as in a cupboard. (Not directly below the sink, of course.)
2007-06-11 12:20:59 · answer #4 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep potatoes cool and dark, in a paper bag, outside of the refrigerator.
2007-06-11 12:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by ayyadm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To avoid having your potatoes sprout,store potatoes in a dark cool place.
2007-06-11 12:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by boop777770@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep them in a dark dry cool place and even if the lil things grow out the side, their still edible, but make sure theres no mold or rott
2007-06-11 12:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by dogboys_ol_lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats easy...according to the ancient celtic cultures they found that the acidity found in urine was perfect for preservring potatoes as well as altering the chemical compounds creating a texture that was perfect for consumption.
2007-06-11 12:20:52 · answer #8 · answered by Brandon D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep them in a cold dark place and they will stay for a long time without growing or rotting.
2007-06-11 12:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by unknown friend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool dark dry place is the best
2007-06-11 12:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by miss know it all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋