The video from the Spruce Official TikTok channel warns that storing potatoes next to onions will cause them to sprout prematurely due to gases released by onions which encourage new potato sprouts.
The trick? Storing potatoes alongside apples to inhibit sprouting – all thanks to ethylene gas emitted by apples which curbs the process. Not only does ethylene help keep potatoes from sprouting ...
It's crucial to keep potatoes at a cool temperature to prevent them from turning green, sprouting or developing soft spots. Storing them in a dry place, such as a paper bag, can also extend their ...