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YouTube: How to Cure Potatoes for Storage

Potatoes are easy to grow, but you have to cure them to last longer in storage. Our latest video shows you how to do that easily.

There are a few ideal conditions for the task, and Christy shares how to get as close to those conditions as possible. Then you can enjoy your harvest throughout the season.

How to Cure Potatoes for Storage

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Purple potatoes have been curing under newspaper in the garage. Ready for use (some still sprouted, but oh well).

Resources

Since Andy Weil’s book Project Hail Mary is all the rage this month, let’s revisit his other book-turned-film, The Martian. I wrote an article about the potato-growing details they executed incorrectly in the movie (and yes, I heard they were left out but are in the book).

Planning to grow potatoes this season? Here are all our posts about the subject, including videos to help guide you through the process

And of course, it wouldn’t be us if we didn’t suggest recipes for your harvest. Potato recipes galore!

Grow potatoes in containers, raised beds, or in the ground. Just grow them!

What are your favorite varieties to grow? (We’re partial to Adirondack Red and Purple Viking) Share them in the comments below.

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