trappa 518 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 My potatoes have gone soft, what have i done wrong? I stored them in potato sacks in my garage (cool and dark) but they have all gone soft still. This hasnt happened the last couple of years ive been gardening properly. I thought i dried them fine before sacking them up. Help appreciated as i do NOT want this to happen again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Could be storing them too warm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martnmagik 68 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? OK thanks, but not as nice as the usual boiled and pickled stuff did. I found it was nicer to eat than the boiled stuff as it was, before I pickled it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martnmagik 68 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? OK thanks, but not as nice as the usual boiled and pickled stuff did. I found it was nicer to eat than the boiled stuff as it was, before I pickled it. cheers mate, i'll not bother roasting any to pickle then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? OK thanks, but not as nice as the usual boiled and pickled stuff did. I found it was nicer to eat than the boiled stuff as it was, before I pickled it. cheers mate, i'll not bother roasting any to pickle then Roast them in honey if you fancy doing something different with them. That's what I'm going to do next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yep too warm trappa....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 518 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks boys. Job jobbed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,683 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Did any plants have Blight ?? Iv'e had the same thing happen to some of my Potatoes and i think i'd got some Blighted ones in the bag. Sent most of the rest soft. Mind you, they'd smell awful aswell. Arch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martnmagik 68 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? OK thanks, but not as nice as the usual boiled and pickled stuff did. I found it was nicer to eat than the boiled stuff as it was, before I pickled it. cheers mate, i'll not bother roasting any to pickle then Roast them in honey if you fancy doing something different with them. That's what I'm going to do next time. im a huge fan of roasted veg mate so i'll be giving that one a try also try roasting them with fennel and a gentle sprinkle of carrawy seeds, i was a bit unsure about it when i had it sugested to me but once i tried it i can honestly say it was the best roasted beetroot i had ever eaten Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 im a huge fan of roasted veg mate so i'll be giving that one a try also try roasting them with fennel and a gentle sprinkle of carrawy seeds, i was a bit unsure about it when i had it sugested to me but once i tried it i can honestly say it was the best roasted beetroot i had ever eaten I'm going to try this recipe: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3192/honeyroast-beetroot If you try it before me, let me know how it goes! PS. Sorry for going off topic Trappa mate.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martnmagik 68 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 :laugh: try it with your soft tates trappa, never know you could be onto a winner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? OK thanks, but not as nice as the usual boiled and pickled stuff did. I found it was nicer to eat than the boiled stuff as it was, before I pickled it. cheers mate, i'll not bother roasting any to pickle then Roast them in honey if you fancy doing something different with them. That's what I'm going to do next time. im a huge fan of roasted veg mate so i'll be giving that one a try also try roasting them with fennel and a gentle sprinkle of carrawy seeds, i was a bit unsure about it when i had it sugested to me but once i tried it i can honestly say it was the best roasted beetroot i had ever eaten Very good with big chunky carrots that.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martnmagik 68 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 that would be my first thought too. MALT how did that roasted pickled beetroot turn out? OK thanks, but not as nice as the usual boiled and pickled stuff did. I found it was nicer to eat than the boiled stuff as it was, before I pickled it. cheers mate, i'll not bother roasting any to pickle then Roast them in honey if you fancy doing something different with them. That's what I'm going to do next time. im a huge fan of roasted veg mate so i'll be giving that one a try also try roasting them with fennel and a gentle sprinkle of carrawy seeds, i was a bit unsure about it when i had it sugested to me but once i tried it i can honestly say it was the best roasted beetroot i had ever eaten Very good with big chunky carrots that.... and parsnip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Heres a wee Lab top tip....... If your not a big fan of turnip like me (it can have a bitter taste) when you boil it add a good handful of sugar. Makes it nice and sweet.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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