That doesn't mean that keeping storage vegetables — and particularly root vegetables and tubers like potatoes — is out of the question. Looking for a solution, Steacy methodically tried two ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Potato storage has been making the headlines over the last 12 months, with rocketing energy prices causing the industry to rethink how they keep ...

The ideal storage temperature depends on variety, ranging from 6-10C. “This is quite a large range and is one area growers can look at to reduce their CIPC use,” he says. For potatoes destined ...

Pink was going to plow millions of pounds of potatoes under, basically making them garbage, because there are no buyers. His usual buyers are french-fry processors. Pink was also out of storage ...

Two potato storage experts give tips on how to minimise losses as we enter the 2020-21 storage period. Reports from agronomists suggest that levels of blackleg being seen in crops this year is ...

Most storage crops need to be cured to enhance their storage potential. During the curing process, potatoes and sweet potatoes heal over small wounds to the skin, garlic and onions form a dry seal ...