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

by itself isn’t a reason to throw them away.

That’s an important distinction.

But Your Kitchen Counter May Not Be Ideal

There’s a difference between:

A cool, dark storage spot

and

A sunny countertop next to the stove.

Potatoes don’t particularly enjoy heat or light.

Light exposure can cause potatoes to develop green skin, while prolonged storage can encourage sprouting.

So Grandma’s method may have worked beautifully if her potatoes were stored in a cool pantry, cupboard, basement, or another suitable spot.

A warm countertop in direct sunlight is another

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