Sprouting Spuds

phoenix

Most important thing is to keep them in the dark. And keep them cool.

I just cut sprouts off too.

Years ago we used to buy a huge sack (not plastic) of potatoes and store them in the garage. These potatoes had not been washed. Now I think carrots and potatoes are washed and then put in plastic bags. Sometimes the pointed ends of the carrots are soggy and disgusting. The best before date on most of the potatoes in Asda is 2 days away!

I don't seem able to keep potatoes either! Plus have an aversion to handling sprouting ones

Fortunately Mr P is quite happy to deal with them, and will peel, boil and mash them to be put into tubs for the freezer!

It is a combination of all those things , I just knock off the sprouting bits and cook the spuds , unless they are also wrinkly . Our local farm shop used to sell loose potatoes but there was no uptake so they are back to the plastic bags , i keep some in the salad drawer in the fridge if I have room , otherwise eat them faster