{"id":914,"date":"2023-04-30T16:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-30T16:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/how-to-use-soft-potatoes\/"},"modified":"2023-04-30T16:27:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-30T16:27:02","slug":"how-to-use-soft-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/how-to-use-soft-potatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Soft Potatoes From The Garden + Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve grown or bought potatoes, stored them, and now they\u2019ve turned soft\u2014maybe even shriveled. Let\u2019s look at the why<\/strong> of soft potatoes, how<\/strong> to use them, and some easy recipes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Garden Potatoes Vs. Store Bought Potatoes<\/h2>\n

Potatoes have quickly become one of our favorite storage crops<\/a> to grow.<\/p>\n

Where store bought potatoes can last weeks when stored, potatoes from your garden can easily last months!<\/p>\n

Washing\u2014or not washing\u2014your spuds is the key to their longevity! Any potato you buy from the store comes washed. This reduces their shelf life.<\/p>\n

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But dig up those potatoes, knock some loose soil off, and put them in a cool and dark place and your unwashed potatoes can last long into the winter months. Even up to next years harvest!<\/p>\n

Growing your own potatoes also allows you to choose specific potato varieties that are optimized for storage. Like the Elba\u2014our favorite storage potato\u2014which stays firm months longer than other varieties we grow.<\/p>\n

For more on potato storage and how we store potatoes in our basement, check out our post\u2014How To Store Potatoes From The Garden Long Term<\/a><\/strong>\u2014or the video below gives a tour of our storage system.<\/p>\n

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