Rinse thoroughly under cool running water, then dry before storing or using the vegetables.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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