How Long Can Potatoes Stay on the Counter? What to Know Before You Toss Them

basements, pantries, cupboards, and cool storage rooms could provide relatively stable conditions.

Potatoes were particularly well suited to this kind of storage because whole raw potatoes are not the same type of highly perishable food as cooked potatoes, meat, dairy, or prepared leftovers.

And there’s something wonderfully practical about it.

No special equipment.

No complicated containers.

Just a cool, dark place and regular inspection.

Counter vs. Pantry: Which Is Better?

If you have the choice, I’d choose a cool, dark, well-ventilated storage spot over an exposed countertop.

Countertop

Works best

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