You should never store two commonly used vegetables together – a simple switch will make them last much longer
CONTENT creator Ariel Benjamin has revealed two commonly used vegetables that should never be stored together.
She said one simple switch will keep them fresh for weeks.
In an informational video Benjamin shared online, she noted that onions and potatoes should never be stored together because they can make each other spoil faster.
Further explaining her tip in the comment section of her video, she wrote: “Stored together they create nasty gases that make them spoil and your potatoes will ALL SPROUT.”
According to Taste of Home, onions produce ethylene gas, “which speeds up the ripening process and can cause nearby potatoes to rot and spoil more quickly.”
HOW SHOULD POTATOES AND ONIONS BE STORED?
Benjamin also broke down exactly how to store onions and potatoes so they last longer.
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“You’re gonna store your onions in a cool, dry, dark place,” she explained, adding that the storage space needs to be ventilated.
She said potatoes should be stored the same way, but it doesn’t need to be super dark.
Benjamin noted keeping them in a cardboard box or the bag they come in is also acceptable.
She also instructed people to add an apple to the storage container holding the potatoes because it will help them stay fresh longer.
As a bonus tip, she suggested storing a half an onion in an air-tight glass container in the fridge to help it last between uses.
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Of course, onions and potatoes are not the only vegetables that can have a longer life if stored wisely.
Waste-conscious content creator Armen Adamjan previously shared his tips for making all sorts of produce last longer, from pears and apples to lettuce.
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