Glossary of Common Potato Storage Terms
BUL-1075
BY Gustavo Henrique de Almeida Teixieira, Nora Olsen
November 19, 2025
Familiarity with terminology is important, no matter your industry. However, many terms often lack standardization, courtesy of the nuance of different contexts. Learn the basic terms for the processes, management, and equipment involved in potato storage in this handy five-page glossary. Their standardization in this publication not only strengthens practical communication about potato storage it also provides a common language for maintaining a crop’s quality and preventing its spoilage, ensuring the production of high-quality potatoes for market or consumption.