Potato storage unit

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

Potato store — gravity-fed bottom-dispensing bin in solid wood. Available in 3 capacities: 10 kg, 25 kg or 50 kg depending on the volume to store. Bottom dispensing without handling the entire stock. Storage in darkness and open air — optimum conditions for limiting sprouting during the winter months. Untreated solid wood, delivered as a kit with detailed assembly instructions. Floor-standing, for cellar or larder. Dry-clean between each filling.

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

This potato store in solid wood is designed to keep tubers in optimum conditions: away from light, in a cool and well-ventilated spot. Available in 3 capacities — 10, 25 and 50 kg — it suits both the harvest from a family vegetable garden and larger winter provisions. Its bottom-dispensing bin ensures natural rotation of the potatoes: the oldest ones are taken first, which limits rotting.

Unlike storage in a bag or open crate, the wooden store partially filters light and maintains a gentle air circulation — two essential conditions for limiting premature sprouting. It can be installed in a cellar, garage, larder or storeroom.

Key Features

Feature	Value
Material	Untreated solid wood
Available capacities	10 kg / 25 kg / 50 kg
Distribution system	Bottom-dispensing bin — natural rotation
Recommended location	Cellar, garage, larder, storeroom — dry and cool location
Compatible foods	Potatoes, beetroots, turnips, carrots
No electricity required	Entirely natural storage

Key Points

✓ 3 capacities — 10, 25 and 50 kg to match your harvest volumes
✓ Bottom-dispensing bin — automatic rotation, the oldest potatoes come out first
✓ Untreated solid wood — safe food contact, natural and breathable material
✓ Filters light — limits premature sprouting without total darkness
✓ Zero energy consumption — passive storage, no electricity required

Usage Tips

Install the store in a dry, cool (ideally 6–10°C) and lightly ventilated spot — an unheated cellar or larder is ideal. Avoid proximity to a boiler or water heater, which creates harmful temperature fluctuations.

Always fill with unwashed potatoes — residual moisture from washing accelerates rotting. Check the stock every 2 to 3 weeks and immediately remove any damaged or heavily sprouted tuber to avoid contaminating its neighbours. Use the bottom-dispensing bin to take the oldest potatoes first.

Maintenance

At the end of the season, empty the store completely and wipe the interior with a dry cloth. If soil residues have dried on the walls, scrape away dry without wetting the wood. A brief airing for a few days is sufficient to start afresh for a new season. Do not immerse in water or use detergent products.

WoodUp Tip

To extend the storage life, place a few sheets of newspaper between 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 any green potatoes: they contain solanine and must not be consumed.

Worth knowing before buying: untreated solid wood may darken slightly on contact with damp soil — this is normal and has no impact on storage. Choose the 25 kg capacity if you are undecided between two models: it is the most versatile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can potatoes be stored in this store?

In good conditions (cellar at 6–10°C, partial darkness, dry air), potatoes keep for 3 to 5 months in a wooden store. This is considerably better than storage 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 store?

Yes — beetroots, turnips, carrots and black radishes keep well in the same conditions. However, do not mix potatoes with onions or apples in the same store: onions accelerate the sprouting of potatoes, and apples release ethylene which deteriorates the tubers.

Which capacity to choose: 10, 25 or 50 kg?

The 10 kg capacity is suitable for 1–2 people with a modest vegetable garden. The 25 kg is the most versatile — suited to a family of 3–4 people and seasonal purchases. The 50 kg is intended for large harvests, big families or bulk purchases directly from a grower.

Can this store be used in a flat?

Yes, if you have an unheated balcony, a larder or a cool cupboard. In a flat heated above 18°C, storage will be limited to a few weeks — heat greatly accelerates sprouting. For a flat without a cellar, a storage rack or the fridge remains more suitable for small quantities.

How do I clean the store between seasons?

Empty completely, scrape away soil residues dry, wipe with a slightly damp cloth (without immersing the wood) and leave to air dry for 2 to 3 days before refilling. Wood that is properly dry between uses limits the development of internal mould.