Putting an apple in a bag of potatoes will keep them from sprouting. Doesn't matter what kind of apple it is.
Source: Real Simple
By Stella from St Joseph, MO
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Apples give off ethylene gas a they ripen. Ethylene gas helps other fruits and vegetables ripen (www.chow.com/
Sprouting is a sign the potatoes are "ripe" and ready to grow, so I suspect apples would either not make any difference or encourage sprouting.
I don't have a solution. I have a question. What's wrong with sprouting potatoes? They cook and taste the same as those that don't. And if you're so inclined, you can cut off the sprout along with a hunk of the potato and start your own in January.
^^ this right here. luvs me some taters, sprouted or not, homegrown are the best!
People from St. Joseph know, because I'm from St. Joseph.
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