You know the old saying..... “one rotten apple spoils the barrel”? It turns out that’s true.
Many fruits, like apples, emit something called ethylene gas as they ripen, causing produce around them to spoil faster – especially in the confines of a closed refrigerator.
Potatoes, however, love ethylene. When they are exposed to it, they won’t sprout, meaning that they stay fresh longer so you don’t have to buy more.
DIY storage container hint: Take an old box and cut circles in the top so that an average-sized apple would stick out halfway. Use the inside of the box to store potatoes, cutting doors on one side of the box for easy storage and removal.
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