vegetables
Potato
The vegetable that turns green and toxic in light — cool, dark, and away from the onion basket.
Core Biological & Field Specifications
Counter or fridge
Counter/pantry — cool, DARK, ventilated (refrigeration turns starch to sugar)
Ripe test
Firm, smooth, no green tint, no sprouts
Shelf life
2–3 months cool and dark; weeks in bright kitchens
Ethylene
Sensitive — keep away from apples and onions