Eyes and a greenish tint are the main signs that a potato has gone bad or is starting to go bad, Shumaker said. And if a ...

A food storage hack can help stop your potatoes from sprouting - the simple trick involves using an item you probably already ...

So your potatoes sprouted and possibly turned green -- here's some expert advice on toxicity, proper storage, and what you ...

Chitting takes place for about six weeks so the earlier you can do it, the better. If you decide to 'chit' your seed potatoes ...

According to Dr. Erin Carter, who shares healthy recipes, there is one way to prevent potatoes from sprouting. "Are your potatoes sprouting or going bad before you even have a chance to use them?" ...

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A clever tip from suggests that a simple fruit addition could mean potatoes last longer and avoid unwelcome sprouting. Though we might chuck out taters with green bits or shoots due to potential ...

Sprouted potatoes can be safe to eat with small sprouts if they are firm and have no green spots. However, if the potato is soft, wrinkled, or has numerous and long sprouts, it should be discarded ...

Potatoes can rapidly transform from a kitchen staple to a sci-fi horror prop if left unattended - sprouting uncontrollably while also posing a risk to your health. The debate surrounding the ...

Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called “slips.” Very few local stores that sell gardening supplies offer slips ...

When potatoes are exposed to sunlight, they produce a compound called solanine. The more solanine you eat, the sicker you can ...