• After digging potatoes, the most important work for it is storage. Potatoes can be protected from spoilage for many months if stored properly. Following are the things to keep in mind while storing potatoes –

• The temperature of 2 to 4 degrees centigrade is suitable for storing potatoes for a long time.

• Potatoes should not be stored in the refrigerator. This adversely affects the taste of potatoes.

• Always store potatoes in a well-ventilated place.

• The storehouse should be completely dry. If there is moisture in it, potato storage and its safety are adversely affected.

• If you are storing potatoes in a box, keep a newspaper between each layer of potatoes.

• Periodically inspect the storehouse.

• Do not clean the potatoes with water before storing them. This increases moisture in the potato and reduces storage.

• If the potatoes appear green, brown, shrivelled and have an odour, then take out such potatoes. Also, separate the sprouted potatoes as well.

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