Comments on: Tips for Storing Potatoes all Winter Long

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:56:40 +0000

In reply to Carol Murphy. You would need to make sure that the temperature stays above freezing. So you may need to add additional insulation to be sure those temps don't go below freezeing.

By: Carol Murphy

Carol Murphy — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:42:17 +0000

I live in zone 4B/5 in Canada. Wondering if the potatoes would be okay in the window well storage with lower temps that we get in the winter. I’m not sure how cold it gets where you live even though you say you have lots of snow. My temps would periodically go to -30. With ample coverage do you think my potatoes would do okay?

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By: Tim WoodArt

Tim WoodArt — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 16:41:19 +0000

Canning potatoes works very well. They keep well, and the taste only improves with canning. The problem is knowledge and equipment.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 01 May 2017 11:57:28 +0000

I love the window well idea! Our Michigan basement unfortunately does not have any windows at all. I don’t think it gets cool enough either. But we do have an additional crawlspace that I’m thinking I might try. We’re hoping to harvest enough potatoes for the whole winter!

By: Mr. Stoney

Mr. Stoney — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:54:50 +0000

In reply to Johanna Bumke.

Johanna,
We have the same issue in the summer, our first potatoes are ready in June. To deal with that I leave them in the ground as long as I can, harvesting just enough for a few days meals. But we still try to have them out by July 1 so that we have some time for another crop in that spot. So what we don’t use up go in the fridge. As long as they are in a spot in the fridge that doesn’t risk that random freezing then you should be fine!

By: Johanna Bumke

Johanna Bumke — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:39:40 +0000

I really like your idea of your window well root cellar – it’s accessible from indoors, which makes this not only very efficient, but also super practical. We have the same problem with our basement that the temp. never quite drops down to under F55. Do you have any suggestions as to where to store potatoes during the summer? My first crop is typically ready to be harvested toward the end of June and I have not found a good solution for storage yet. (I’m curious as to whether you could store potatoes in the refrigerator during the hot summer months)

By: Mr. Stoney

Mr. Stoney — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:59:11 +0000

In reply to Keo. One thing for you to consider. Your weather should lend itself to growing potatoes nearly year round. You may just consider multiple plantings though out the year for a constant supply of fresh potatoes.

By: Mr. Stoney

Mr. Stoney — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:57:27 +0000

In reply to Keo. That's a tough one for sure! Do you know if anyone in your area has been successful using a root cellar? I would check with your local extension agency and see if they have suggestions. Your soil temps, even in the winter will be pretty high so I'm not sure a root cellar would cool down enough. My only other suggestion would be an extra fridge!

By: Keo

Keo — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:44:34 +0000

Have you ever heard of storage solutions for Florida?