Serbian and Croatian experts share methods to keep potatoes fresh for months

In Serbia, YouTuber Marandija Rajt advises removing potatoes from plastic bags, drying them, and storing them in a cardboard box layered with dry soil in a cool, dark place. She claims this can keep the tubers edible for up to a year without special equipment.

In Croatia, food‑safety specialists and online home‑cooking communities recommend keeping potatoes in a refrigerator or another cold, dry, dark environment. They report that such conditions can preserve freshness for up to five months, preventing sprouting and rot caused by moisture trapped in plastic packaging.