Can You Store Potatoes in a Fridge
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Your pantry is the real MVP. Find a cool, dark, well-ventilated spot. Think a basement or a cupboard away from the stove.
Temperature should be 45°F to 50°F (7°C to 10°C). That’s Goldilocks territory. Not the fridge, not the sunny counter.
Throw them in a paper bag or a basket. No plastic bags—they trap moisture and scream “mold party!”
Keep them away from onions. Seriously. Onions release gases that destroy potatoes faster than a toddler with a crayon.
A Funky Fact
Potatoes are 80% water. They’re basically edible sponges. That’s why moisture is their enemy—it turns them mushy and rotten.
Also, they can talk. Okay, not really. But they release ethylene gas and humidity signals. Potatoes are telepathic drama queens.
If one potato goes bad, it can ruin the whole bag. Check them weekly. Remove the rotten ones like a potato detective.