Use this simple guide on how to cure potatoes to help your spuds last longer in storage.
A potting shed, covered porch, garage, or basement can be the perfect spot for curing.
Pick out any badly damaged potatoes, and use these right away.
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Placing potatoes on open shelving units increases air circulation and helps them dry faster.
After curing the potatoes, pick through them once more and remove any potatoes with obvious signs of damage.
The rest of your undamaged harvest should be ready for storage.
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Cooler temperatures make potatoes dark and oily, while warm temperatureslead to sproutingand early spoilage.
If potatoes have lots of green, toss them in thecompost heap.
