How To Store Potatoes So They Stay Fresh Longer. Now that you know how to tell if a potato is bad, it’s time to brush up on storing spuds so you can ensure yours stay fresher longer.

Potatoes that are soft and wrinkly with black spots are likely to have gone bad. If they smell bad, throw them out. It’s worth storing your potatoes carefully so that they last longer.

Watch out for these telltale signs that mean your potatoes have spoiled. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...