There’s nothing worse than seeing fruits and vegetables you bought rot before you get a chance to use them. That’s why it’s important to store them correctly—and, as it turns out, you should be storing two of fall’s most popular ingredients separately. 

What Happens When Apples and Potatoes Are Stored Together? 

Apples and potatoes both emit a gas called ethylene, which can speed up the ripening process and cause your potatoes to sprout. Since they can both absorb gasses and vapors, storing them together sets them both up for failure. 

As a good rule of thumb, try to keep fruits and vegetables that produce ethylene gas away from each other. This includes onions, too, which are as common in the kitchen as salt and are often stored with potatoes.

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