Onions have a famously long shelf life, and whole red, white, and yellow onions are easy to store—just pop them in a mesh bag or basket in a cool, dark, and dry location. You should avoid storing ...

Most of us reach for the fridge when stashing fresh produce—after all, cold slows decay, right? Not so for onions. Despite their hardy reputation, whole onions turn soft, soggy, and even moldy when ...

We don't recommend storing potatoes and onions together, as onions emit a gas that accelerates potato spoilage. To prolong freshness, store them separately in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas.

Where you store your onions depends on whether you’ve cut them or not. If there’s one cooking staple that’s superior to all others, a very strong case could be made for the mighty onion. The bulb ...