4 Foolproof Tips for Choosing the Best Potatoes Gourmandize Staff, 07/05/2017 Gourmandize shares Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it Share on WhatsApp Share on Google+ 4/5 Previous Next Storing Potatoes Store potatoes in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight (remember solanine!). Plastic bags trap moisture and encourage rot, so ideally store them in an open paper bag or sack.