Onions & Potatoes

[eviltwin44]

I've been told I shouldn't store onions and potatoes together, help please , ???

[murraymints]

i keep onions and tatties in those storage bags from lakeland..not together though

[ummmm]

I store them both in the fridge.

[diddlydo]

I never store either in the fridge!

[naomi24]

Why not? I store them together without a problem. I don't keep them in the fridge though.

[retrocop]

I keep them separately in two plastic boxes in a dark area under a kitchen work surface.

[Mamyalynne]

Onions are reputed to release a gas that may make potatoes spoil quicker.

https://consumerist.com/2014/04/05/keep-your-onions-garlic-separated-and-other-tips-for-storing-fruits-vegetables/

[furrypusscat]

If you google growing vegetables it suggests that onions should be kept away from potatoes. See below for reasons.

http://www.stilltasty.com/articles/view/32

[douglas9401]

Probably something to do with the onions making the potato's eyes water.

Maybe.

[naomi24]

^Haaa!

[-SharonA-]

My pots are in a dark cupboard and my onions in the veg rack!

[gingejbee]

Yes, shouldn't be stored in close proximity...but in a cool, dark place with air able to circulate around them (both onions and spuds). Plastic boxes and bags not a good idea...unless it's small new spuds in the fridge for several days.

[furrypusscat]

I have last few of my potatoes in strong paper Catsan bags, very useful. I just have to remember to chit them occasionally. Onions are hung in dark shed. Lasting very well.

[eviltwin44]

thanks for all these varied replies

[Cloverjo]

I didn't know they weren't meant to be kept together. I try to keep my potatoes out of daylight in a canvas bag to stop them going green, and usually just put the onions in as well.
I'll keep them separate in future.