What have you bought today?

[Odds]

Our sack of spuds in a hessian sack kept in the cool and dark under our stairs keeps well into the new year until we have used every last one of them.

You have no problems with chitting?

 

[lostinthelight]

It may be bull as I've not tried or researched its validity but read yesterday that spuds kept longer if stored with an apple

 

[Mottie]

You have no problems with chitting?

No. When I chit my spuds, I put them in a bright, warm bedroom. Never had my own spuds chitting.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Never had my own spuds chitting.

Was I the only one, who had to look up the work 'chitting'?

 

[Mottie]

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

It may be bull as I've not tried or researched its validity but read yesterday that spuds kept longer if stored with an apple

From - https://www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-prevent-potatoes-from-sprouting-7497950

'It also matters what company your potatoes keep. Don’t store them near apples, avocados, tomatoes, or other types of produce that release ethylene. That’s a gas produced by some produce that can cause sensitive fruits and vegetables to ripen more quickly.'

 

[JohnD]

Some suppliers spray their potatoes with a chemical or use ethylene gas to prevent it.

 

[lostinthelight]

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[Odds]

Was I the only one, who had to look up the work 'chitting'?

Did you think it was a misprint?

 

[lostinthelight]

From - https://www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-prevent-potatoes-from-sprouting-7497950

'It also matters what company your potatoes keep. Don’t store them near apples, avocados, tomatoes, or other types of produce that release ethylene. That’s a gas produced by some produce that can cause sensitive fruits and vegetables to ripen more quickly.'

Thanks, this is what I read:

Why do apples keep potatoes from sprouting?

Answer (1 of 3): It seems this only works with fairly specific potato to apple ratios (e.g.: one apple for every 2.5 kgs) which is claimed to inhibit sprouting for 8 wks, more than enough time to put them to good use. Spuds can be kept in a wire basket in a kitchen cupboard, paper bag or small fl...

www.quora.com

 

[Mottie]

Gym membership! Only monthly up to Christmas and if I’m using it enough, I’ll take out a yearly subscription in the new year.

 

[Mottie]

4 tyres at the workshop, going on the A3 tomorrow. Oh, that 57.32 written on the wall is the fastest time (in seconds) for taking a tyre off and refitting it on a rim - inflated to inflated. By me, naturally. There’s a £50 reward for anyone that can beat that but nobody's even got close - it’s fun watching them try though. The harder they try, the longer they take.

 

[securespark]

Bought this for my sis as a late birthday present

Bristol Stool Chart - Mug Cup - Ideal for nurses and medical students https://amzn.eu/d/5ZfIAyE

 

[Dork Lard]

Bought this for my sis as a late birthday present

Bristol Stool Chart - Mug Cup - Ideal for nurses and medical students https://amzn.eu/d/5ZfIAyE

Order placed, I know someone who'd like one.

 

[Mottie]

Iphone 15 Pro and a case.