Potatoes are stored in refrigerated buildings where the temperature is kept at 2-3 C to stop the potatoes growing. This helps keep the potatoes for longer so shops can have a supply all the year round and not just at harvesting time in the summer.
Potatoes are stored in boxes that can be stacked in the cold store at low temperatures until they are needed for packing.
Boxes are stacked in a cold store after harvesting in late summer. These boxes are stored until needed. Then the temperature is increased from 2 - 3 degrees up to 9 - 10 degrees so to prevent bruising of the crop when packed.
Storage of your potatoes at home The ideal way to store potatoes at home when you buy them fresh from your local store, is to place them in a 'cool dark environment' to ensure the longest shelf life for your potatoes.
Potatoes come into the packhouse from coldstore on lorries
Potatoes are stored in refrigerated buildings where the temperature is kept at 2-3 C to stop the potatoes growing. This helps keep the potatoes for longer so shops can have a supply all the year round and not just at harvesting time in the summer.
Potatoes are stored in boxes that can be stacked in the cold store at low temperatures until they are needed for packing.
Boxes are stacked in a cold store after harvesting in late summer. These boxes are stored until needed. Then the temperature is increased from 2 - 3 degrees up to 9 - 10 degrees so to prevent bruising of the crop when packed.
