First and second early potatoes do not store as well as main crop potatoes. They will store for a month or two quite happily. Main crop potatoes store very well and will store, in the right conditions, for three to six months and sometimes longer. Potatoes need to be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.

Can second early potatoes be stored?

First and second early potatoes do not store as well as main crop potatoes. They will store for a month or two quite happily. Main crop potatoes store very well and will store, in the right conditions, for three to six months and sometimes longer. Potatoes need to be stored in a cool, dry, dark place.

How do you store early potatoes?

When storing potatoes it is important to give them a chance to develop a protective skin. The best way to do this is to cut off all top growth and then leave the tubers in the ground for two weeks to set a skin which will stop the spuds drying out.