how long can a potato be stored
1 You can keep cut potatoes in the fridge as follows: Cover the cut, raw potatoes completely with cold water and refrigerate; use the cut potatoes within 24 hours. 2  Can you freeze raw potatoes? 3  Raw potatoes do not freeze well; to further extend the shelf life of potatoes, cook them first before freezing. To further extend the shelf life of potatoes, store in a cool (45-55Â° F) dark area; under those storage conditions, potatoes will last about 2-3 months.