Home fries?

phillip d · Nov 11, 2009

Dug 600 pounds of potato's out of a field of ours we rented out in a corner that was too wet at the time to finish digging.Got them out with a silage fork,threw the ones away that got stabbed,bagged them and put them in the basement,should be good for awhile lol.

Anonymous-0 · Nov 11, 2009

just wondering how long do they stay good in the basement like that.i might try growing some next year.

phillip d · Nov 11, 2009

If the basement isn't too warm,they will keep for atleast 6 months,if it's too warm and or damp,they will sprout.50 or more years ago in these parts,every farm house had their basement filled to the floor joists with potato's,no joke.

550Doug · Nov 11, 2009

What you need is 40 degrees F and 90% humidity for best conditions to store potatoes. Thats why dirt floors were critical to old root cellars, to keep humidity up. Its also best to keep apples in another cellar since the gas they give off will encourage potatoes to sprout.
To get really good home fries, peel the potatoes the night before, store overnight in water (or vodka) to take out as much starch as possible, then fry them up in oil that is very hot.

Good luck

chevytaHOE5674 · Nov 11, 2009

We have a root cellar outside that is filled with probably 600-700 lbs of potatoes this year, and they usually last until may or june. We generally run out of potatoes before they go bad.

Anonymous-0 · Nov 11, 2009

Remember to keep them out of the light, they will turn green if not in total darkness. J

RayP(MI) · Nov 11, 2009

He's not kidding..... Many houses had a dirt floor, stone walled basement. Some didn't have the stone walls. Called them Michigan basements.
we built a house in the early '60s and my dad had the basement designed as a potato cellar. I finally cemented the floor, years later.

Nowadays, they have large warehouses, climate controlled to store the potatoes, haul them in and out by the semi-load.

buickanddeere · Nov 11, 2009

I boil or microwave the spuds a little so they do not require as much pan time.
The oil of choice is bacon grease.
Near finish time I pull back the spuds to the edges.Then saute some chopped onions then stir them through the spuds.
Heinz ketchup on the side of course.

BCnT · Nov 11, 2009

just wanted to add something to what's already been mentioned...DO NOT wash the potato's after digging...brush dirt off with your hand and spread them out a little so they can thoroughly dry before bagging...i've kept em as long as 9 months like that.

bill b va · Nov 11, 2009

put sun glasses on the eyes so the don"t sprout

Anonymous-0 · Nov 11, 2009

If they do sprout, you will have seed stock for next season.!

Ralph wd45 · Nov 12, 2009

What happens with the vodka after soaking the potatoes? Be a shame to throw it out!

Anonymous-0 · Nov 12, 2009

You can take the sprouts off potatoes you want to eat.Satina potatoes will keep into August if sprouted.A fellow told me that he took the sprouts off some potatoes ,then planted them.He couldnt understand why they didnt grow.I had a hard time not laughing but do laugh now when I think about the sprouted potatoes that didnt grow.

Anonymous-0 · Nov 12, 2009

Try a little Heinz 57 steak sauce on 'em. It's better than ketchup.

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