“To ensure that potatoes stay fresh until spring, do not rot or sprout, do not place all vegetables and fruits randomly – follow the simple rules of “good neighborliness,” the material advised.
Potatoes should be stored near beets. This vegetable is able to extract excess moisture, so the potatoes will stay fresh longer, without rotting or sprouting.
For long-term storage of potatoes, experts advise placing them in a darkened room: cellar, basement, loggias, balconies, or in the refrigerator. The optimal temperature for storage is +2…+4 °C with a humidity level of 75–90%.
Potatoes and onions should not be stored nearby. Since onions produce ethylene, it speeds up the ripening of the fruit. As a result, potatoes sprout faster and spoil faster.
