How long does Potatoes last?
In the freezer: 365 days
In the pantry: 90 days
Whole raw potatoes last 2–3 months in a cool dark pantry, far longer than in the fridge. Refrigeration is actually a bad idea — cold converts potato starch to sugar, which makes them taste sweet and brown quickly when cooked. Sprouted potatoes are still safe to eat after removing the sprouts and any green skin; deeply green or shriveled ones go in the bin. Cooked potatoes keep 3–5 days refrigerated. Freezing raw potatoes doesn't work; blanch and freeze cooked dishes instead.
How to store it
- Cool dark dry pantry, 7–10°C
- Paper bag or breathable basket, not plastic
- Away from onions — speed up each other's spoilage
- Check weekly, remove soft or sprouted ones
- Don't refrigerate raw potatoes
Signs it has gone bad
- Soft or shriveled skin
- Deep green color through the flesh, not just skin
- Long sprouts more than 1cm
- Mold, slime, or strong rotten smell
Signs it has gone bad
How long do potatoes last?
Whole raw potatoes last 2–3 months in a cool dark pantry. Cooked potatoes keep 3–5 days refrigerated.
Should you refrigerate potatoes?
No — cold converts starch to sugar, making potatoes taste sweet and brown quickly when cooked. Use a cool pantry instead.
Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat?
Yes, after removing the sprouts and any green skin. Deeply green or shriveled potatoes contain too much solanine — throw them out.