Curing onions and the right method of storing onions and potatoes help to increase the lifespan of these vegetables from when they are harvested to when they are used. Choosing good storage vessels can go a long way towards avoiding sprouting, mould growth and other forms of deterioration. You can use the following 10 onion and potato storage containers for your kitchen to make your vegetables last longer.
- Radhyaa Wooden Potato Box Organizer – for transport and storage on and off-site or within and away from home
A perfect amalgamation of functionality and the aesthetically pleasing country-themed, the Radhyaa Wooden Potato Box Organizer ensures proper aeration, so your potatoes do not sour. It comes in a wooden design which is strong and suits the design of your kitchen adding a classy look to your kitchen and acts as a perfect storage solution.
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Radhyaa Onion Storage Tin Box with wooden Lid
Ideal for onions, this one has a tin build with a wooden crown so all your onions will be stored most properly. It is easy to integrate into any kitchen laid out and guarantees functionality and elegance in any home it is placed.
- Stainless Steel Onion and Potato Storage Cans
They are suitable for individuals who have a modern taste as these canisters have modern designs. Engineered using premium stainless steel material, it features good heat and excellent breathability, thus attaching proper aeration to your onions and potatoes for appropriate circulation requirements.
- Breathable Burlap Sacks
Traditional storage material can be made in burlap sacks that offer maximum undesired air circulation to avoid damp formation. Perfect for holding bigger quantities of onions and potatoes, they can be hung or put in a cool and dark area of the kitchen.
- Ceramic Storage Jars that have Ventilation Holes.
A piece of elegance for storing fruits and vegetables and, at the same time, increasing their shelf-life to a great extent is the ceramic jars having small holes on its cover. These jars are useful in preserving fruits, vegetables, or any produce of your choice by preventing water or moisture from getting into the produce hence, an increase in the shelf life of the produce also gives a touch of elegance to your kitchen.
- Wire Mesh Baskets
This allows wire mesh baskets to provide good air flow hence it is preferred for storage of both onions and potatoes. It is easy to organize since they are open with readily visible storage compartments that will enable you to know at any time the amount of produce that you have.
- Stackable Plastic Storage Bins
If there is little counter space and or storage space in the kitchen then you can opt for stackable plastic storage bins. They enable you to optimally utilize the upward space while at the same time enabling good storage of onions and potatoes in proper arrangement and in proper ventilation.
- Wooden Crates
Kitchen wooden crate storage is a unique piece of furniture that creates the atmosphere of a country house. This type offers a lot of ventilation and portability of the baskets which makes it ideal for your produce.
- Hanging Wire Baskets
Wire baskets that can be hanged are another useful invention that spare counter space and keeps the produce.
One has to always ensure that that fruits and vegetables are stored properly since it is very easy for them to spoil; hanging wire baskets are some of the most recommended inventions since they help save a lot of counter space as well as help to keep the fruits and vegetables just off the counter to avoid quick spoilage. They have good lung capacity, and they are easy to fix since the size is small and adequate for small kitchen units.
- Clay Storage Pots
Pyrotechnic containers are organic and porous and have the effect of controlling the level of humidity making onions and potatoes stay fresh. Their rugged appearance gives your kitchen a more down-to-earth appeal and at the same time offers storage space.
Good Storing Practices of Onions and Potatoes
Separate Storage
Store in a Cool, Dark Place
Avoid Plastic Bags
Regular Check
The type of storage containers you have for your onions and potatoes can really go a long way in determining how fresh they remain for the longest time possible.
Find more practical and aesthetic kitchen storage ideas from Radhyaa Homes and optimize your space as well as improve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.