Topic: Storing potatoes - can I blanche them?

[GlentoranMark]

Hi all, had to empty all my growbags full of spuds - they were taking up too much space out the back and we've visitors coming. I've now a surplus of potatoes, all small in size.

I'm wondering can I blanche them and freeze them? Or should I just keep them cool, dry and a dark place?

TYIA

[small]

I've frozen without blanching for use in casseroles, or make a load of mash and freeze tho that's a bit of a waste if they are still new tasting.  As to storing, what variety are they and what stage are the skins at?

[GlentoranMark]

Arran Pilort and the skin is very tender, most are around the size of a golf ball.

[kt.]

New potatoes do not store as well as maincrop and some 2nds.

[daileg]

thought this would clear this subject up for everyone http://topveg.com/2009/04/do-not-store-new-potatoes/

[GlentoranMark]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll try freezing some now and defrost them tomorrow and see how they go.

[Sparkly]

Arran Pilort and the skin is very tender, most are around the size of a golf ball.

I would recommend boiling them until they are about half cooked, letting them cool and then rolling them in butter/lard and freezing them. We did this with some arran pilots and they ended up very good roast potatoes! Put them in the oven from frozen.