STORAGE
Move tubers to an open building
if temperature does not get below 55º. Keep out of direct
sunlight and rain. Dry like this if possible for about one
week. This is called air-curing. This heals cuts
and scrapes for a good winter storage. If this air-cure is
not possible, store potatoes in a room or building for one
week at 75-80º and relative humidity of 90-95 percent. A
little fan will help considerably moving the air around.
After completion move potatoes to their winter storage area
or basement at no less than 58º and no more than 60º. Do not guess at
temperature. Use a thermometer. Select your potatoes from
your crates or baskets as you come to them. Do not move
potatoes around in baskets so they will keep better. Your
harvest is complete.
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