Hey just a quick question. I did a google search but the answers all seem pretty mixed. Normally, I store potatoes in a big glass bowl next to the stove, however, I am having an ant issue lately so I would really like to keep all food off the counter.
Can I put them in the fridge? or will they turn brown on me? Leaving them there
just seems like an open invitation. There are only two of us so we just buy one small bag at a time. They usually last us a couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!
Charlotte.

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I've always stored mine in the fridge with no problems. When we were 1st married (almost 20 years ago) I stored them in a dark cabinet like I was told I should. They rotted very quickly and smelled really bad. I have stored them in the fridge every since with no issues. Sometimes we use them fast, sometimes not so fast and they're always fine.

Even though I've heard you're not supposed to, I store them in the same crisper drawer with my onions (and any other fresh produce I have at the time).

Lisa

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I always store mine in the fridge. I find they keep longer in the fridge. They don't turn brown. Peeled potatoes do though unless they are covered with water.
Judy

Thanks for the feedback !

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My MIL always stored them in the fridge as she said it made them a little sweeter and kept longer.

I've always kept my in the fridge or garage during the winter.....I never knew weren't supposed to. If I keep them anywhere else they rot much quicker.

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Once one lonely pototo fell out of its' bag in my pantry once. I kept smelling something like it was rotting. I took out everything and finally found this nasty, moldy and very stinky potato under some napkins. I had to throw the basket away that it was stored in because I could not get the smell out. Now if my potatos start to grow eyes, I just get rid of them because I didn't think I was ever going to get the smell out of my kitchen!

You really shouldn't



The National Potato Council says not to store potatoes in the refrigerator. The starch in the potatoes changes to sugars if stored in the fridge, and this makes the potatoes have a sweet taste. The best place for potatoes is a cool, dark pantry or storage location with good air circulation, and use paper bags or open bins, not plastic bags.



Avoid rinsing potatoes before storing.

Step 2Place potatoes in a brown paper, burlap or plastic bag with holes in it.

Step 3Store in a cool, dark, dry place. A root cellar, if you have one, is the best storage option.

Step 4Make sure the temperature in the area is about 45 to 50 degrees F. Don't store potatoes in the refrigerator, or they will become too sweet.

Step 5Avoid storing potatoes with onions because, when close together, they produce gases that spoil both.

Step 6Store potatoes no longer than two months if mature. If they are new, store no longer than one week.

Step 7Check on them occasionally and remove those that have become soft or shriveled, as well as those that have sprouted.

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