Maine Harvest for Hunger

Potatoes

Choose: Firm and fairly smooth potatoes. Avoid potatoes that have sprouted or have wilted or wrinkled skin, cut surfaces, green or dark areas.
Store: In a cool, humid (but not wet), dark place. Do not wash before storing. Do not refrigerate.
How to use: Wash well. Potatoes can be steamed, boiled, baked or microwaved.

Recipes:

For more recipes, nutrition, and preparation information, visit the Potatoes, Bulletin #4179 – part of UMaine Extension’s Vegetables and Fruits for Health series.

Questions?

For more information about Harvest for Hunger, contact extension.harvestforhunger@maine.edu or complete and submit our contact form.

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