Potato storage unit

Name: Potato storage unit
Brand: Levigne
SKU: CPM10
Price: 49 EUR
Availability: InStock

Potato storage bin with a solid wood gravity-fed dispenser. Available in 3 capacities: 10kg, 25kg or 50kg to suit your storage needs. Dispenses from the bottom without disturbing the rest of the stock. Storage away from light with natural airflow helps limit sprouting through the winter months. Untreated solid wood, supplied as a kit with detailed assembly instructions. Floor-standing for use in a cellar or pantry. Clean dry between refills.

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Solid Wood Potato Storage Bin – Natural Storage, 10 to 50 kg

This solid wood potato storage bin is designed to keep tubers in optimal conditions: away from light, in a cool, ventilated place. Available in 3 capacities – 10, 25 and 50 kg – it suits both harvests from a family vegetable plot and substantial winter stocks. Its bottom dispensing tray provides natural stock rotation: older potatoes are taken out first, helping to limit rotting.

Unlike storage in a bag or open crate, the wooden bin partially filters light and maintains gentle airflow – two essential conditions for limiting premature sprouting. It can be placed in a cellar, garage, pantry or storage room.

Main features

Feature	Value
Material	Untreated solid wood
Available capacities	10 kg / 25 kg / 50 kg
Dispensing system	Bottom dispensing tray – natural stock rotation
Recommended location	Cellar, garage, pantry or storage room – a dry, cool place
Suitable foods	Potatoes, beetroot, turnips, carrots
No electricity required	Entirely natural storage

Key points

✓ 3 capacities – 10, 25 and 50 kg to suit the size of your harvest
✓ Bottom dispensing tray – automatic stock rotation, so older potatoes come out first
✓ Untreated solid wood – safe for food contact, natural and breathable
✓ Filters light – limits premature sprouting without needing complete darkness
✓ Zero energy consumption – passive storage, no electricity required

Tips for use

Place the storage bin somewhere dry, cool (ideally between 6 and 10°C) and lightly ventilated – an unheated cellar or pantry is ideal. Keep it away from boilers and water heaters, which cause harmful temperature fluctuations.

Always fill it with unwashed potatoes – moisture left from washing speeds up rotting. Check the stock every 2 to 3 weeks and remove any damaged or heavily sprouted tubers immediately to prevent them affecting the others. Use the bottom dispensing tray to take out the oldest potatoes first.

Care

At the end of the season, empty the storage bin completely and wipe the inside with a dry cloth. If soil has dried onto the sides, scrape it off dry without wetting the wood. Airing it outdoors for a few days is enough to prepare it for the next season. Do not immerse it in water or use detergents.

WoodUp tip

To extend storage life, place a few sheets of newspaper between the layers of potatoes in the larger models (25 and 50 kg). The paper absorbs excess moisture and slows the spread of mould from one tuber to another. Always remove green potatoes: they contain solanine and must not be eaten.

Good to know before buying: untreated solid wood may darken slightly on contact with damp soil. This is normal and does not affect storage. If you are choosing between two models, opt for the 25 kg capacity: it is the most versatile.

Frequently asked questions

How long can potatoes be kept in this storage bin?

In good conditions (a cellar at 6–10°C, partial darkness and dry air), potatoes keep for 3 to 5 months in a wooden storage bin. That is considerably better than storing them in a plastic bag (rapid sprouting) or an open crate (dehydration). Thick-skinned varieties (Bintje, Agria, Charlotte) keep better than early varieties.

Can other vegetables be stored in this bin?

Yes – beetroot, turnips, carrots and black radishes keep well in the same conditions. However, do not mix potatoes with onions or apples in the same bin: onions speed up potato sprouting, while apples release ethylene that affects the tubers.

Which capacity should I choose: 10, 25 or 50 kg?

The 10 kg capacity suits 1–2 people with a modest vegetable plot. The 25 kg size is the most versatile, suiting a family of 3–4 and seasonal purchases. The 50 kg size is intended for large harvests, bigger families or bulk purchases directly from a grower.

Can this potato storage bin be used in a flat?

Yes, if you have an unheated balcony, a pantry or a cool cupboard. In a flat heated to over 18°C, storage life will be limited to a few weeks, as warmth greatly speeds up sprouting. For a flat without a cellar, a storage shelf or the fridge is more suitable for small quantities.

How do I clean the potato storage bin between seasons?

Empty it completely, scrape off any remaining soil while dry, wipe with a slightly damp cloth (without immersing the wood) and leave to air-dry for 2 to 3 days before refilling. Allowing the wood to dry thoroughly between uses helps limit mould growth inside.