What is the best way to store fresh sweet potatoes?

What is the best way to store fresh sweet potatoes?

According to the experts at the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission, sweet potatoes shouldn't be kept in the fridge, because the exposure to cold temperatures "will produce a hard center and unpleasant taste." Instead, keep your sweet potatoes at room temperature in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

How long can sweet potatoes be stored?

Properly stored, raw sweet potatoes will last for 1 to 2 weeks at normal room temperature. To maximize the shelf life of sweet potatoes, store in a cool (45-55° F; warmer than the refrigerator, but colder than normal room temperature) dark area; under those storage conditions, sweet potatoes will last about 1 month.

How do you store sweet potatoes for the winter?

Provided proper steps are taken during harvesting and storing sweet potatoes, the tubers should last well into winter. After the curing period is up, brush off any dirt that may still remain on the potatoes. Pack them in paper boxes or wrap them in newspaper and store in a cool pantry or closet.

Can you store potatoes and sweet potatoes together?

Importantly, do not store your sweet potatoes near certain other vegetables as the sweet potatoes can cause the others to ripen more quickly than preferred.