Comments on: How to Store Potatoes for Winter

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:03:05 +0000

In reply to Kris.

Kris, I’m sorry to hear about the mice issue you encountered when storing your potatoes in the basement. Mice can be attracted to food sources, so it’s important to take steps to prevent their access. Here are a few suggestions to help keep mice away:

1. Secure storage containers: Consider lining your storage crates with hardware cloth to keep the mice out, but allow the potatoes to breathe. This will make it harder for mice to access the food.
2. Prevent access: Seal any entry points in your basement and use traps or deterrents designed for mice. If the problem persists, consulting a professional pest control service can provide tailored solutions.

By implementing these measures, you can reduce the likelihood of mice being attracted to your stored potatoes and minimize the chances of further infestation. Best of luck in keeping your basement mice-free!

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:23:59 +0000

I stored my potatoes in a wood crate in the basement. Worked great until mice found it. Never had mice in the house until this. Suggestions? Don’t want more mice!

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:18:01 +0000

In reply to June. June, Sounds like a creative way to store food! Thanks for sharing!

By: June

June — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:38:00 +0000

My dad would harvest his potatoes, place them on an old piece of wall paneling and slide the paneling under the bed in the spare bedroom. They lasted about 5-6 months.

By: Garth Wunsch

Garth Wunsch — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:59:11 +0000

I always wash my potatoes and leave them out on a large piece of burlap to dry… in full sun… for several hours. They have never developed the telltale green solanum skin.
If you do find a green skin in winter, don’t throw it out. If you’ve cut it, let the spud dry off and scar over the cut. Green potatoes make perfectly good seed for next year.