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When harvesting from the garden beds, gardeners should think in advance about where they will keep the food. Many people are interested in how to store carrots in the cellar in winter, what are the ways, what temperature should be kept indoors so that the roots survive until spring. There are many different options for keeping this vegetable.

How to store carrots for the winter

The vegetable has a very thin skin, through which bacteria can easily penetrate, so it is problematic to keep it until spring. In addition, carrots are more susceptible to fungal diseases than other vegetables. To store it in winter, you need to make a lot of effort and know many tricks.

How much root crop is stored

In a room where the temperature and optimum humidity conditions are observed, the vegetable will remain fresh for 4-7 months. If the cellar is warmer than 2 degrees, then the period of detention is halved. Methods:

1. Layers of clay, chalk, sawdust, onion husks. Up to one year.
2. Plastic bags. 3-4 months.
3. Wet sand, pyramids. 7-9 months.
4. Boxes without filler. 4-7 months.
5. Sawdust. Up to a year.

Storage temperature

The cellar containing the vegetable should be cool. To keep the carrots in the basement for the winter, the optimum temperature should be 0-2 C. The access of fresh air to the vegetable should be limited as much as possible. Moderate but stable good ventilation is needed. The room humidity level is not more than the maximum maximum of 97%. Any temperature fluctuations can affect the state of the vegetable, provoke the germination of root crops, rotting, and drying out.

How to trim

How much fresh it remains depends on the variety of the root crop. For long-term storage, the most suitable varieties of carrots are Shantane, Vitamin, Skorospelka Nantes, Moscow Winter. It is necessary to select whole fruits of late varieties without damage. Bacteria and fungi penetrate through them. Before laying a vegetable cellar, it is imperative to remove the tops from it, but not to tear it off. It should be carefully cut, leaving about 2-3 mm. A pointed knife is best for this job.

How best to store carrots in the cellar

It is very important to properly prepare the premises, this has a significant impact on the final result. What you have to do:

1. Ventilate the room. It should be fresh there.
2. Disinfect the room. A month before transferring vegetables to the cellar, process the walls with lime.
3. Whitewash the basement. This will protect the walls from damage by fungus, bacteria.

In the beds

Get some thick plastic wrap, sand, shavings, fallen leaves, and fertilizer. The vegetable will be aged as close to natural conditions as in soil. Lay a layer of film on the shelf. A mixture of sand, shavings, dead leaves is poured on top. The layer should be thick. Dried carrots are placed vertically in a makeshift garden bed. The top is covered with another layer of film and the edges are pinched. So the harvest will stand on the shelves until spring.

In enamel pans

In order to preserve early ripening carrots of the correct varieties in winter in this way, they are thoroughly washed, the tops are cut off. All roots are thoroughly dried in the sun. They are placed vertically in an enamel pot. Place a paper towel on top. The container is tightly closed. The pot with plants is placed in a cool cellar with a high level of humidity. Until the next harvest, it will not deteriorate.

In plastic boxes

To store a vegetable using this method, you should prepare some kind of filler: clay, sawdust, sand. Plastic boxes are well suited for carrots, because they rot less wood, are exposed to mold, the spread of fungal diseases. These properties contribute to long-term winter storage. Carrots are stacked in layers with any of the selected fillers.

In wooden boxes

Store the vegetable in this container in two ways - with and without filler. Short description each:

1. No filler. Place the carrots in layers on the drawers and cover tightly. Place on high shelves about 15 cm from the wall. Put no more than 20 kg of root vegetables on one box.
2. With filler. This one differs from the previous storage method in that vegetables are laid in layers, each of which is sprinkled with sand.

Storage methods

There are many different techniques that will help you keep a vegetable fresh for a long time, even until the next harvest. You can choose the most convenient for you, taking into account the condition of the basement, and a number of other possibilities. Recommendations for those who do not know how to properly store carrots in the cellar in winter:

1. Constantly monitor the condition of the root crops. If specks or blackening appear on the carrot, it will have to be removed from the total and recycle.
2. If the cellar is very cold and there is a risk that the roots will freeze, the containers with them should be insulated with felt.
3. If the tops grow back, cut them off constantly, because the greens will draw the juices out of the vegetable.
4. Make sure that no light enters the cellar.
5. When consuming stored carrots, choose the smallest root vegetables first. The larger they are, the higher the keeping quality.

In plastic bags

To implement this method, you need film bags that can withstand a weight of 5 to 25 kg. The bags contain a high moisture content of the air, so the carrots do not rot, wither, or sprout there. Root crops should be stored in open bags in winter because they emit carbon dioxide (CO2). In small quantities, it prevents the development of fungal diseases. Be sure to pierce the bottom of the bags in several places so that the condensation can drain off.

If the bags are closed, the CO2 content will be higher than the O2, so the vegetables may go bad. If you plan to tie the bags, make lots of cracks in them so that air can flow to the carrots. If condensation collects on top of the bags, then the room is humid. In this situation, it is necessary to pour slaked lime near the bags, which will absorb excess liquid.

In sawdust

This containment method is very common. To store carrots in the cellar in winter, you need coniferous sawdust and boxes. The technology is practically the same as in the sand situation. Carrots and sawdust should be laid out in layers on the boxes. The material is great for storage. There are a lot of phytoncides in sawdust, which prevent the germination of carrots and prevent them from getting infected with the fungus.

In onion or garlic skins

It should be said that this storage method is not the most reliable one. To do this, you will need a few wooden crates and a lot of onion or garlic husks. It contains essential oils that prevent carrots from spoiling. Everything fits into prepared boxes in layers. The husk comes first, then the carrots, and this is repeated until all the roots are distributed. For storage, you can use not only boxes, but also bags, which are then folded onto a shelf or hung.

In sand

This method is the most common and reliable. For storage, you need clay sand, river sand is not suitable. It maintains a certain temperature, reduces the moisture miasm from carrots. You will also need water, several boxes. It is best to store carrots in damp sand. One bucket should be diluted with a liter of water. Then put the sand on the bottom of the box, distribute the carrots on top, fill them. Vegetables are placed in layers until they run out.

Some people practice storing carrots in dry sand. It is poured in a thick layer on a shelf in the cellar, then the first layer of root vegetables is laid. They are covered with sand. Then there is a layer of carrots, laid across. Then again sand, etc., changing the direction of the vegetables. The height of the pyramid that you get is no more than 1 m. The sand must be disinfected before use, and then periodically moistened with a spray bottle.

In the moss

For this storage method, you need to properly prepare the vegetable and raw materials. The carrots are not washed and thoroughly dried in the sun. Then it is kept in a cool place for a day. Root crops and moss are stacked in layers. For this, boxes are suitable. Moss possesses preservative properties, due to which the required amount of CO2 is maintained inside the boxes. Another advantage of the material is that it is very lightweight.

In dry chalk

There are two storage options with this method, each of which provides a good result. Chalk is a natural mineral with alkaline properties. It minimizes the risk of bacterial growth and leaves the carrot firm and juicy for a long time. Description of storage methods:

1. Combine powdered chalk and wet sand. Set the carrots upright in a hole-free wooden box with a tight lid. Cover with a sandy-chalk mixture on top.
2. Carrots powdered with chalk are well kept. For every 10 kg of root vegetables, 0.2 kg of powder will be needed. Each vegetable must be thoroughly powdered, and then put all in wooden boxes.

In clay

A very popular, albeit laborious, storage method. Clay protects carrots well, prevents germination and wilting. There are two storage options in it:

1. Fill. Half a bucket of clay must be diluted with water. Every other day, when the mass swells, it must be mixed. Then water is added again. This is done for several days in a row. The clay should be covered with a layer of water 2-3 cm. The consistency is suitable for the composition, like sour cream, not thicker. The bottom of the boxes in which the carrots will be stored are covered with cling film. Root crops must be laid out in one layer so that they do not touch each other, and then pour clay. When it dries, the second is laid out, and then the subsequent layers.
2. Dipping. For this method, you need to prepare the same composition of clay and water as for the previous one. Unwashed carrots should be dipped in clay solution and dried in a place that is well ventilated. Then the roots are put in boxes or carton boxes.

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The most important criterion for maintaining the taste of potatoes throughout winter storage is right choice vegetable:

• Early potato varieties are not suitable for the selected purposes.
• The potatoes must be dry. Wet potatoes are prone to rapid rotting and premature germination.
• If, when buying potatoes, spoiled or dented, rotten tubers were identified, then you should not take such a batch. The fact is that even one potato in a box is capable of "infecting" the entire stock.
• The thickness of the rind is critical. The thicker it is, the longer the shelf life of a given batch, and the better all the taste qualities of the product will be preserved.

Reference! The most stable and “long-lived” varieties are “Lasunak” and “Bronnitski”.

For storage you need:

1. Shake the tubers off the ground.
2. Dry the harvest. This is critical stage preparation. A moist vegetable is most prone to rotting. Drying is carried out on a warm day on a blanket in direct sunlight. You can do this at home by drying the root crop on the loggia or balcony. Excess moisture should leave the entire surface of the root vegetable skin.
3. Sort whipped and unhealthy potatoes from the whole. Healthy tubers must be stored, and those that are damaged can be hidden in the refrigerator and eaten in the near future.
4. Arrange in boxes and bags and place in a suitable storage location.

We select a place for storage

Loggia or balcony should preferably be glazed... At a minimum, there should be side walls. Below are the main criteria for storing potatoes on the balcony:

• Preservation of vegetables throughout the winter is possible at a temperature that does not exceed 5-12 degrees and does not fall below 3 Celsius.
• Humidity should be organized in the range of 30-45%.
• Vegetables should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Mandatory ventilation, or small air circulation.
• Protection against water ingress.
• One of the most reliable ways of storing tubers is an insulated box (read about the rules for storing potatoes in a box in winter). It is made independently from scrap materials and old boards. You can buy ready-made. A prerequisite for the box is a double bottom, as well as walls, which are filled with insulation. You can use foam or cotton wool.
• Used and unnecessary refrigerators are especially popular. They are placed so that the door can be opened upwards. Such storage involves covering the potatoes with a cloth to absorb condensed moisture, as well as regular airing.

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Storing potatoes on the balcony in winter is possible only at a temperature of at least 3 ° Celsius. But what if it is not glazed? In this case, you should make and equip your own mini - cellar.

1. Boxes and potatoes... Potatoes are poured into polypropylene or fabric bags and placed in wooden boxes. The top is covered with insulation (mattress, cotton blanket). As soon as the cold sets in, and the air temperature drops to -14-17 °, the vegetables must be transferred to the dwelling.
2. Thermal cabinets... Off-the-shelf cabinet models are available to ensure proper storage temperature and continuous ventilation. Such cellars are powered by electricity. Ideal for keeping stock.
3. Flexible cellars... It is made of special fabric and looks like a huge backpack with a built-in temperature regulator.

   The advantages of this type of equipment:

   • It opens and closes with the installed zipper.
   • The built-in temperature maintenance system is able to maintain the selected heat mode regardless of weather conditions from + 3 ° to -35 ° Celsius.
   • Even if the electricity goes out, the smart mechanism will still be able to keep the heating mode for several hours.
   • Economical to use. Electricity consumption is no more than 30-45 watts per hour.
   • You can store not only potatoes, but other vegetables as well.
   • Compact and does not take up much space. If not needed, it can be easily folded up and placed in a special small-sized bag.

Errors

Potato lovers make one of the biggest storage mistakes by leaving potatoes uncovered on the balcony.

The lid of the box should always be closed, and if it is not there, you can cover the potatoes with insulation (blanket or mattress).

Glazed

When the balcony is not warmed up by central heating, then for the proper preservation of tubers during the cold season recommend to take care of additional heating of the storage room... Such a repository is assembled very simply:

1. You will need two wooden boxes of different sizes.
2. One is inserted into the other, the gap between them is filled with insulating materials - polystyrene, foam rubber, you can fill the voids with foam.
3. Pour sawdust or rags on the bottom. You can use straw chopped into small fractions. It keeps heat well and ensures proper air circulation in the chamber.

Very it is economically possible to maintain the temperature of the chamber by fitting several low-watt lamps inside... Working a couple of hours a day, they will provide the required storage temperature, and even in the most severe frosts, you will not have to worry about the safety of potatoes on the balcony.

An old refrigerator will fit perfectly into a balcony without heating. There is no need to insulate it, and the lid can be turned into a pouf for sitting.

The necessary conditions

The main mistake when storing potatoes on a balcony without heating is untimely measures to insulate the box. As a rule, they begin to think about this only when the temperature outside the window has already dropped too much, and the potatoes have received their first frostbite.

Do not worry about excessive overheating when insulating a container. In any case, the temperature inside will not be able to quickly rise and harm the crop. Insulation is not made for heating, but in order to keep the heat.

At a constant temperature above 0 ° C

Many issues of storing vegetables immediately disappear at a constant above-zero temperature on the balcony or loggia. There is no need to bother with insulation, ventilation can be arranged by opening the window for a while. The following are the most common ways to store potatoes on a warm balcony.

• Nets with potatoes- You can build a small storage room with regular wire mesh by pulling and securing it between the walls. Cover the walls of such a niche with polypropylene fabric or burlap. You can put potatoes in such a structure. A lid can be built on top, or simply covered with a cloth.
• Storage in bags- The most common storage method in warm rooms, which does not require the construction of structures. The bags have sufficient ventilation properties and do not allow sunlight to pass through. Each bag can hold up to 30 kilograms of potatoes.
• Wooden boxes is a favorite way of storing potatoes. They have a large capacity and are compact in use. Can be placed in two rows one on one.

Important nuances

The temperature on the balcony should not exceed 17 degrees, otherwise the tubers will dry out and the potatoes will lose their taste.

A tightly closed balcony throughout the entire winter storage will be able to provoke the onset of rotting tubers... Ventilation is necessary condition for proper preservation of potatoes. Humidity in a warm room should be 45-50%.

How to keep potatoes for a long time?

1. The main condition for the successful and long-term storage of potatoes is its selection during purchase and sorting after it. Healthy tubers store well and are not prone to dry out or rot.
2. Do not store the "second bread" together with other vegetables in the collection. The only ally of potatoes is beets. They can be put into the box together. Beets tend to absorb excess moisture.
3. When sorting through the tubers, do not allow the soil to stick to the potatoes. Such oversight can lead to the development of molds.

Only high-quality potatoes can be stored for a long time, so you need to carefully approach the purchase and preparation of potatoes.

We talked in detail about the secrets of storing potatoes in the cellar in winter, and from you will learn about what conditions should be in the vegetable store in order to avoid rotting and spoilage of the vegetable.

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Onions are among those garden crops that require increased attention at the stage of harvesting and laying it for storage. The fact is that onions very often begin to rot or sprout directly in the cellar, which means they become unusable. To provide yourself with this extremely healthy vegetable for the whole winter, it is important to know how to harvest and store it correctly.

It is these nuances that we will consider in this article. You will learn how to store onions and other varieties of onions in winter in a basement, cellar, in a city apartment or on a balcony, and you will also learn how to harvest and prepare it for winter correctly.

How to store onions in winter

Onions belong to crops with a low keeping quality, so it is not surprising that many owners of summer cottages and private houses often face the problem of rotting in the basement. So that the vegetable does not suffer, it is important to follow all the rules for its storage (Figure 1).

Among the main nuances are the following:

1. Collect a vegetable from the garden as carefully as possible. It is categorically impossible to abruptly pull out or intensively clean the heads from the ground. In this case, the pulp can be damaged and start to rot after a few weeks.
2. Before laying in a cellar or basement, the crop must be dried for 24 hours. Just spread it out on any dry surface and leave it out in the fresh air. You can speed up the process if you spread the crop directly next to a radiator or radiator.
3. The green ends of the dried vegetable are cut off and a little of the upper husk is peeled off. In this case, it is important not to touch the roots, since it is from them that the decay process can begin.

Figure 1. There are many ways to save onions in winter.

After that, the onions are transferred to a dry room with good ventilation and left to dry for one to two weeks. In the process, the crop is periodically inspected and mixed so that all heads dry out evenly.

Since the process of preparation and direct storage involves a lot important nuances, it makes sense to consider all the stages in more detail so that you can avoid the unpleasant moments of complete loss of the crop.

Proper harvesting of onions before storage

Harvesting all vegetables correctly plays a key role in storing them successfully throughout the winter. The bow is also no exception to the rule. First of all, you need to remove the vegetable from the soil as carefully as possible. In no case should the heads be abruptly pulled out of the ground. This could damage them and the shelf life of such copies will be minimal. Throwing the vegetable or hitting it hard to clean up the remains of the earth is also undesirable.

Note: Keeping quality also depends on its variety, therefore, even at the harvesting stage, be sure to sort vegetables by varieties. For example, sweet varieties do not last long and should be eaten first.

An equally important role is played by the observance of the timing of harvesting (Figure 2). As a rule, the full ripening of a vegetable occurs in August, but this figure also depends on the variety. If you notice that the crop is already ripe, choose a dry sunny day and start harvesting. But it often happens that the weather conditions are ideal for picking and drying a vegetable, and it is not yet fully ripe. In this case, you can go to little trick and speed up this process. To do this, each copy needs to be slightly dug with a pitchfork in order to undermine the roots. This will reduce the amount of water and nutrients coming from the soil, and the feathers will begin to die off, giving all the beneficial properties to the head. Thanks to this, ripening will accelerate and you can start harvesting at a suitable time for you.

Storage preparation

If you have already managed to harvest the crop correctly, it's time to prepare it for storage. In the case of onions, this stage includes mandatory drying.

Figure 2. Correct harvesting is the key to successful storage

To properly prepare a vegetable for winter storage, follow these tips:

1. The crop should be laid out on a dry surface and left in the sun or in a dry place with good ventilation.
2. It is not recommended to leave the vegetable in the garage, as the exhaust fumes from the car will settle on its surface and make the product potentially harmful to health.
3. Proper drying takes one to two weeks. After that, you can cut off the dried remains of feathers and leave a neck no more than 6 cm long.
4. If you plan to store the onions in braids, you do not need to trim the feathers, since it is with their help that the crop can be woven into a tight braid.

In addition, the entire crop must be carefully inspected immediately before laying. Only healthy-looking specimens are suitable for winter storage, with dense scales and without any mechanical damage. Also pay attention to the tail: it must be dry. Otherwise, the damaged vegetable will quickly rot and lead to spoilage of the rest of the crop.

Additionally, you can sort the crop by size, since large and large heads have different shelf life. It is advisable to observe this condition even if you are growing only one crop variety. If you are concerned that fungi or other microorganisms might damage the onion, you can sprinkle it with crushed chalk for extra disinfection.

At what temperature should onions be stored in winter

After harvesting and preparing it, you need to start processing the room in which vegetables will be in winter. Naturally, before laying from the cellar, you need to remove all debris and plant residues.

Note: It is also advisable to carry out a complete disinfection of the room, for example, treat it with a sulfur stick or whitewash the surface with lime, which perfectly destroys pathogenic microorganisms.

In order for the onion to be well stored throughout the winter, a cellar, basement or other room must meet certain requirements:

1. Humidity should be within 70-75%. If this figure is higher, the vegetable will begin to sprout, and its outer scales will damp. This most often becomes the cause of the development of cervical rot.
2. Harvest should be stored separately from vegetables that require high humidity for normal storage. For example, it is advisable to leave onions and potatoes for the winter not only in separate containers, but ideally in separate rooms.
3. If the storage is too humid, place a container of quicklime in it. It will absorb excess moisture and the indoor climate will improve significantly.
4. Temperature also plays an important role, and it depends on the variety and general condition of the vegetable. For example, if you managed to dry the crop qualitatively, you can leave it at a temperature of 1-2 degrees below zero. With this mode, the vegetable not only does not germinate, but also does not become a victim of pathogenic microorganisms.

Separately, mention should be made of the storage temperature for further planting. It should be stored at + 5 + 6 degrees. If the indicator is lower, the culture simply will not bloom, but with an increase temperature regime will become sore and unsuitable for planting.

If you don't trim the dried feathers and braid the onions into braids, you can store them at room temperature. Using this method the product does not rot and rarely gets sick. The main thing is that there is no high humidity in the room.

How and where to store onions in an apartment

Not everyone has their own basement or cellar, where you can save the harvest of vegetables throughout the winter. But, despite the exactingness of onions to storage conditions, you can easily place them in an ordinary city apartment. The main thing is to observe two conditions: dryness of the room and placement of the heads in an air-permeable container (Figure 3).

As containers for storing this vegetable, you can use:

1. Wicker baskets: they are very breathable and look quite aesthetically pleasing, so even a large batch placed in this way will not spoil the interior of your home.
2. Wooden or plastic boxes: in such a container, vegetables are also quite well ventilated, and thanks to the fact that the boxes can be stacked on top of each other, you can save space in the pantry or in the kitchen.
3. Carton boxes: can also be an excellent way out of the situation. However, for high-quality ventilation of such containers, several holes must first be made in the walls of the box.
4. Cloth and paper bags: they also allow air to pass through well, but to keep the crop intact, it is better to use small bags.

Figure 3. Containers for placing a vegetable in an apartment

Alternatively, you can always use the old grandmother's way and mark the heads in old stockings or tights and then hang them from the ceiling. The only drawback of this method is that the crop in tights does not look very aesthetically pleasing, so you will have to place it not in the kitchen, but in the pantry. In a similar way, you can store onions in braids, but for this, after drying, you should not cut off wilted feathers.

How to store onions on the balcony in winter

The balcony is not the most suitable place for winter storage due to the fact that in winter the temperature in this room drops significantly below zero. This can lead to freezing of vegetables, and in the future they will not be suitable for human consumption (Figure 4).

However, if you do not have any other place to store your crops, you can still place vegetables on the balcony after preliminary preparation the room itself and storage containers.

Firstly, the balcony must be insulated so that a relatively stable temperature is maintained in it. Secondly, it is better to put vegetables in sturdy boxes and put them on a sheet of foam, which will protect the heads from the cold. In severe frost, the crop can be additionally covered with a warm blanket. But too zealous with wrapping is also not worth it, since from this it can begin to germinate.

Figure 4. Ways to save onions on the balcony

Alternatively, you can put the heads in boxes filled with dry sand or chalk. In such a container, not only the optimal temperature and humidity are maintained, but also pathogenic microorganisms that can provoke decay processes do not multiply.

How to store onions in winter in a cellar or basement

A cellar or basement is considered an ideal place for winter storage. Firstly, such a room has a constant temperature and humidity. Secondly, the owner can control and independently regulate the microclimate if he notices that the crop has begun to deteriorate. In addition, in most cases, the basement space allows you to conveniently place several crops at once.

You can take any container for laying a vegetable: wooden or plastic boxes, large baskets, fabric bags or cardboard boxes. You can simply lay out the heads on shelves and racks, having previously covered their surface with paper or burlap. In addition to these traditional methods, you can weave onion braids or place the heads in old stockings. Some gardeners store onions in empty egg containers, placing one vegetable in each cavity. Such filled containers are easily and compactly located on the racks and do not take up much space (Figure 5).

Figure 5. Vegetable cellar should be dry and cool

Regardless of the method chosen, it is important to maintain optimal humidity in the cellar - no more than 80%. Otherwise, the vegetable will start to sprout and rot. In addition, the entire crop should be periodically inspected and soft or sprouted bulbs removed so that they do not spoil the rest of the crop. However, it is not recommended to take out dry scales that have accumulated over the winter from the basement, because they perfectly absorb moisture and protect the crop from rotting.

How to store leeks and other varieties in winter

The storage duration directly depends on the variety. To ensure the long-term preservation of the harvest, all vegetables must be sorted and put into separate containers.

All varieties of onions are divided into the following groups:

1. Sharp: these are the heads that are best kept. If you followed the rules of harvesting and storing it exactly, you can easily consume fresh vegetables until next summer. The varieties of hot onion include Rostovsky, Krasnoyarsky, Arzamassky, Bessonovsky and others.
2. Semi-sharp: varieties such as Kaba, Golden ball, Danilovsky and Samarkand red do not lie as long as spicy ones, so it is better to put them closer to the exit and eat them first
3. Sweet: varieties Spanish, Yaltinsky and Dungansky contain a lot of moisture in the heads, therefore, their shelf life is minimal. Typically, they are eaten within a few weeks of being harvested.

In general, practice shows that the most common yellow onions are best stored, since there are many essential oils in its dense shell that protect the vegetable from decay. In addition, it remains much longer fresh vegetable which was grown from seed, not seed.

Figure 6. It is better to immerse the leek with its roots in the ground

Separately, you should dwell on the storage of leeks. To keep it fresh all winter, it is better to remove it from the garden until it is fully ripe. Withering, the leaves will saturate the false bulb with nutrients. Thanks to this, the heads will be able to lie in the cellar for up to six months without losing their density, taste and useful qualities.

To properly preserve the leek, you need to remove all yellowed leaves and shorten the roots by 2-3 cm. Next, the vegetable is lowered into the cellar and buried with roots in wet sand (Figure 6). As a result, you will have a kind of garden bed from which the vegetable can be extracted as needed. In this case, the temperature should be at the level of 0 + 3 degrees, and the humidity should be about 85%. It is important that no sunlight falls on the crop, since this will cause the heads to germinate.

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Vegetables make up the majority of the human diet. In order for the body to develop well, they need to be eaten every day. In summer and autumn, such foods are abundant. But in the cold months, with a long shelf life. The article will talk about how the conditions are.

The storage of vegetables is the content of products that allows the use of fruits of a certain type and variety in 2-6 months in a fresh state after they have ripened.

Such products are usually stored in basements and cellars or in dry, dark places with low temperatures.

For vegetables that tend to spoil quickly, use heat treatment or salting.

Storing pumpkin and squash

Pumpkin

Among the large number of pumpkin varieties, there are special winter types. Basically, they have a dark green or gray skin that is much thicker than the summer species.

• Watering the pumpkin stops at a time when the fruits have already gained their size and begin to ripen.
• There should be no rain for a few days before harvest so that the earth dries well.
• Each pumpkin is removed from the bush along with a tail, the length of which must be at least 7 cm. It must be completely dry.
• Fruits with green and juicy tails have not yet reached full maturity and will not be stored for a long time.
• Once harvested, the fruit is inspected for damage, disease, or suspicious stains.

A quality product is set aside separately for later storage. Damaged fruit must be used as soon as possible.

Store the pumpkin in a dry and well-ventilated cool place. They are laid out in one layer so that the peel of the fruit does not touch. Since over time, rotting may begin in the places of contact.

Periodically, the entire crop should be inspected for soft spots that have appeared.

Pumpkin is one of those products that can be found, for example, in the closet of an apartment. It lies well for a long time on shelves or on the floor.

It is important not to lift pumpkins by the tail when harvesting pumpkins, otherwise there is a possibility that you will provoke damage that may not be visible. Then, outwardly well-preserved fruit, when cut, will be rotten and spoiled inside.

If it was raining before picking the pumpkins, or the weather is just humid, then before you put the fruits in the storage place, you need to dry them well. To do this, you can spread them in a dry and relatively warm room on a clean, absorbent cloth. If there is wet dirt, be sure to gently remove it when it dries.

Do not store pumpkins for too long, as they will begin to lose their flavor, becoming tasteless and unsweetened.

Zucchini

Not all for a long time. Breeders have bred special winter varieties that can stay fresh for a long time without the appearance of rotten spots. Usually these fruits have a thick crust and few seeds.

The varieties Zolotoy Kubok, Arlika, Festival and Aeronaut have the longest shelf life. They can lie for 4-6 months after harvesting. The fruits have an oblong cylindrical shape, and the rind is dark green in color.

The Astete and Zheltoplodny varieties have a shorter shelf life, they must be used 3-3.5 months after harvest.

The fruits are large, have a cylindrical-oval shape.

Storing zucchini in a cellar in autumn and winter

There are also many varieties of zucchini that, after harvesting, can remain fresh and not lose their taste for 1-1.5 months.

In order for the fruits to be well stored, several rules must be followed for the collection and preparation of the product:

• When the zucchini is removed from the bush, it needs to leave a tail 6 cm long.If it breaks completely, then it can be stored for no more than 1-2 weeks, since the fetus gets an infection and a putrefaction reaction begins.
• After harvesting, it is necessary to view the entire crop and sort out for storage and for immediate use the fruits that have dents and spots. For the first, fruits are suitable without damage and suspicious spots, as well as with a normal tail length.
• If varieties have different shelf life, it is recommended to stack them in groups so that in winter period know which ones to use first.

Zucchini should not be exposed to water, so they should not be washed after harvesting. If the skin is smeared with earth, it can be removed with a dry cloth. Also, do not put zucchini in a bag or plastic container. This can lead to rotting and subsequent rotting of the entire crop. The fruits should be laid out open, preferably in one layer, on dry cardboard or in wooden boxes with good ventilation.

The best place to store zucchini is in a basement or dry cellar. The fruits are laid out in such a way that they do not come into contact with one another, since rotting may begin during interaction.

There should be no pests in the room, so it is worth checking in advance and, if necessary, treating all places with special insecticides back in summer period... This is done so that harmful substances do not remain in the room and do not settle on the products.

Cellar or basement temperature environment should be in the range of 4-10 degrees Celsius. Humidity is kept as low as possible.

If there is no special room, then you can store zucchini in the apartment, for example, in a cool closet. The term of use of such fruits is significantly reduced.

Regardless of where the zucchini fruits are stored, they should be regularly inspected for damaged areas or pest damage. If stains are found, this fruit must be eaten as soon as possible.

In addition to dry storage, zucchini can be salted or canned. Many housewives also use heat treatment to preserve the fruit.

At the same time, young juicy zucchini are selected, washed, cut into rings, packed in bags in the required quantity and immediately placed in the freezer.

Storing cabbage

Late varieties of white and purple cabbage can be stored for a long time in a basement or cellar.

This kind of hardening will extend the shelf life and make the leaves crispy.

When harvesting, do not cut off the head immediately. It is necessary to completely remove the cabbage with its roots and dry it for 15 hours under a canopy. Then the cabbage is cut from the root and the top leaves are peeled off.

The fruits should not touch, as the process of decay may begin.

When storing cabbage, the key to success is choosing the right variety. It is not easy to be late, or mid-season, but also not to crack. Most likely, it will be possible to choose a suitable variety for storage only by experience.

The biggest problem with cabbage storage is pests, which often hide between its leaves, even if they are very tight. So, you need to inspect the swing for the presence of caterpillar moves. In addition, a slug could climb into it. To prevent such problems, it is best to do pest prevention during the season and remove weeds, making it difficult for harmful insects to access.

It is very important to check the heads regularly. If one gets bent or moldy, the chances are high that problems will spread quickly.

Root storage

Basically, all root crops are stored in cellars or basements with low humidity and an ambient temperature of 5-10 degrees. Some gardeners use balconies for this, but when the weather conditions change in such rooms, constant temperature fluctuations are observed, which negatively affects the products.

Carrot

Carrots are among the most difficult to keep fresh and undamaged for a long time.

Gardeners have invented many ways to preserve this product:

• Initially, it is necessary to collect the carrots correctly and on time.
• The harvest is dug up depending on the ripening period of the sown variety. All data must be indicated on the seed bag.
• Late ripening varieties are usually well kept.
• The readiness of the product can be seen by the yellowed lower leaves of the tops.

Root crops are carefully removed from the ground, it is recommended to cut off the herbaceous part almost immediately. After that, all carrots must be examined and packaged. Fruit damaged by pests or shovels are used first. Well ripened, whole fruits are set aside separately for storage.

Carrots need to be dried in the sun for 2-3 hours or laid out under a canopy for ventilation.

Carrots can be stored in wet sand or sawdust conifers.

Many summer residents use wet sand. It protects and keeps fruits in good, fresh condition. To do this, 1 liter of water is poured into 1 bucket of sand.

Sand is poured into prepared wooden boxes in a small layer, carrots are carefully laid out on top of it so that the fruits do not touch. After that, a new layer of sand and carrots is laid, and so on.

There is also a method in which carrots are stored in coniferous sawdust. Thanks to the trace elements in the wood, the fruits are protected from bacteria and fungal diseases. Carrots are stacked in the same way as when stored in sand.

These two options can be considered the most common for storing root vegetables at home. There are also techniques that use moss, clay, plastic bags, and more. But they can be called experimental and require special conditions and materials.

Potato

Potatoes can be considered one of the main food products. It is widely known all over the world and is used in large quantities. various dishes... Such a root crop is grown in almost every summer cottage.

Several varieties are used for storage. After the autumn harvest, the fruits are examined and laid out according to the size, variety and quality of the tuber. Then they are placed in wooden boxes with good ventilation. Root crops should not be damaged and stained, then they are stored for a long time.

It is recommended to store the crop at a temperature of 12-17 degrees for 2-3 weeks and then re-inspect it. Such a procedure will allow you to identify bad fruits in the early stages, which will subsequently help preserve the rest of the crop.

The boxes are lowered into the basement or cellar and periodically inspected, since if one potato deteriorates, the entire box will quickly become unusable. In an apartment, a large amount of this root crop will not be stored for a long time, it needs humidity and an ambient temperature in the range of 5-10 degrees.

The most important thing when storing potatoes is to protect the crop from sunlight. Otherwise, all root vegetables will turn green and become unusable. Watch this carefully, as it is better to throw away such potatoes without regretting. They are unhealthy.

Buriak

A beet can also remain fresh for a long time when the right conditions storage. Basically, all varieties of this root vegetable can be stored for 3-6 months. To do this, it is dug up in the autumn and the tops are cut off. All fruits are laid out under a canopy to dry for 12-24 hours. Then each fruit is inspected for damage and packed in separate containers.

For a beet, an important part of storage is maintaining humidity at the required level. In a too dry room, the fruits begin to wilt. Like all root crops, the beet is periodically inspected for rot or deterioration.

Another root vegetable that can be stored for a long time is onion. A dry, well-ventilated room is suitable for him. Often, nets with this product are stored in closets or sheds. There should be no rain before harvesting onions, as the fruits will be oversaturated with moisture, which will lead to rapid decay and damage to the entire crop.

As soon as the harvest ends, the question arises of how and where to store it during the winter, because you spent a lot of time and effort on growing fruits and vegetables, hoping that in winter you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Subject to simple rules long-term storage of the harvested crop can be achieved, so that fruits and vegetables do not lose their taste and useful properties for as long as possible. How to properly store the crop in winter time where it is better to store root vegetables, in what conditions and how much you can store certain vegetables and fruits, we will tell you in this article.

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How to store carrots in winter

Preparing carrots for storage

It is better to dig up carrots with a pitchfork so that there is as little damage as possible on the fruits. The tops of the dug carrots are cut off and the roots are left to dry in the shade for two weeks at a temperature of 10-14 ºC. During this time, you will have the opportunity to identify which carrots are spoiled and remove them from the stock to be stored. Before laying for storage, the roots are dipped for half an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and then allowed to dry. A layer is poured into wooden boxes river sand 2-4 cm thick, a layer of carrots is laid on it, then a layer of sand 4-5 cm thick is again poured on top of the carrots, on which a layer of carrots is again laid, and so on until the box is full. Root vegetables in boxes must not touch each other. No more than 15 kg of carrots are placed in each container. The laying of carrots for wintering ends with a layer of sand. Instead of sand, you can use sawdust or rowan leaves.

How to store carrots in the cellar

Boxes with sand and carrots are lowered into the cellar. Optimal conditions for storing carrots are considered to be 0-4 ºC, and the air humidity is about 90%. If the temperature is higher, the carrots will start to grow. Sometimes carrots are stored 50 kg each in tight polyethylene bags, which are not tied to avoid condensation. Storing carrots until spring in a fresh and juicy state is carried out in another way: in a ten-liter bucket, half filled with clay, add 4 liters of water, mix it thoroughly with clay and leave for half a day, then add water again, mix it with clay mash and give brew for a day so that the composition acquires the consistency of sour cream. A layer of carrots is laid out in a wooden box covered with polyethylene and poured with clay solution, then the next layer is laid out, which is again covered with liquid clay - this method preserves the carrots, preserving them appearance and taste.

Storing carrots in the apartment in winter

If you do not have a cellar, or it is not suitable for storing carrots, arrange the roots in cardboard boxes, sprinkle generously with sand or onion-garlic husks and place in the pantry. You can keep carrots on the balcony in winter by putting them in glass jars, and if frost hits, the jars are covered with lids.

How to store beets in winter

Preparing beets for storage

Before storing the beets, the tops are cut off, leaving only 2-3 centimeters of petioles, as well as a central rosette of small leaves, then the roots are stacked in rows in a box on the sand, sprinkling each row with a layer of sand, sawdust or peat, as is done with carrots.

How beets are stored in the cellar

Boxes with beets sprinkled with sand (peat, sawdust) are stored in a cellar at a temperature of 2-3 ºC and an air humidity of 80-85%, making small holes in them and placing them on a stand 15-20 cm high. Do not push boxes close to the wall - air must circulate freely.

How to store beets at home

Beets can be stored in any other cool, but not cold room - on an unheated veranda, glazed loggia or balcony. A loosely closed bag or box with beets is placed in a dark place. But with such storage, the need to regularly check the stored roots increases. You can store beets at home in the refrigerator if you only have a small amount. Put it in a plastic bag, and place it in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. The bag of beets should not be tied tightly. Beets can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-4 months.

How to store cabbage in winter

Preparing cabbage for storage

Medium-ripe, mid-late and late-ripening cabbage varieties are suitable for winter storage, and it is best to remove cabbage from the garden when the outside temperature reaches 5-0 ºC - at this time breathing slows down inside the head. Storing cabbage requires preliminary preparation of the heads. Forks are removed from the roots, sorted, selecting only dry and dense ones. Heads that do not correspond to such characteristics, as well as heads of cabbage that have mechanical damage, cannot be stored - they can rot themselves, and infect healthy forks with rot. Substandard cabbage can be salted. Before storing cabbage in the basement, the upper green leaves are cut off from it and the heads are dried for several days in a draft in a suspended state.

How to store cabbage in a cellar

Storage of cabbage in the basement is also carried out in a state suspended from the ceiling, tying two heads of cabbage. It is best to store cabbage at a temperature of about 0 ºC and very high humidity - almost one hundred percent. You can arrange the heads of cabbage for storage in the cellar on shelves or trellises by removing the roots and wrapping each head with paper. Newspaper is not suitable for wrapping because the ink contains harmful substances. You can put each head in a plastic bag along with a wad of paper. In winter, you should regularly inspect stored forks and remove leaves that have begun to rot. You can use the way preprocessing cabbage with a clay talker: heads of cabbage are dipped into a solution of clay with a thick dough for pancakes, which are then hung in the yard to dry. The dried, clay-treated forks are transferred to the cellar, where they are hung from the ceiling. An interesting way The storage of cabbage was invented in Moscow: ordinary plastic curlers are inserted into the perforated heads of cabbage, after which they place the cabbage in the cellar or in the refrigerator, where it is pressed down with a load that promotes gas exchange. From time to time, the load is lifted, and then again put on the cabbage.

How to store cabbage in the ground

In areas with warm winters, cabbage is removed from it by removing non-adherent green leaves, folded into a trench dug in the garden with stalks upwards and covered with a layer of earth 10 cm thick.When cold weather sets in, the layer of earth is increased to 30 cm.In cooler areas for storing cabbage in the fresh air hammer together a triangular wooden box, the side length of which is 50 cm, and the height is about a meter. The box is installed on a flat surface, a layer of needles is poured onto its bottom as protection from rodents, on which cabbage is laid in three rows. On top, the cabbage is again covered with needles, then straw, then peat or sand. In extreme cold, the box is lined with bags of hay, and snow is thrown on top.

How to store onions in winter

Preparing onions for storage

The onion is harvested when its leaves lie down and begin to turn yellow. Do not wait for the leaves to completely dry out, as rains may begin, and the onions will be poorly stored after them. After harvesting, the bulbs are dried for a week, then the feathers are cut off from them, leaving a neck 5 cm long. Storage of onions with a raw top layer of scales, as well as those bulbs in which at least one arrow has grown, is contraindicated. Small flies are a dangerous sign - if they appear, carefully review the bulbs and find rotting ones.

How to store onions at home

How to store leeks at home? A small amount of onions is stored in a box with onion skins to keep the bulbs from drying out. If the crop is large, scatter the bulbs in one layer on the floor of a warm, dry room and store them at a temperature of 18-20 ºC with an air humidity of 60-70%. You can also store onions in wooden crates, mesh bags, oversized tights, or hanging in braids, but do not cut the leaves off the onions. Onions cannot be stored in several layers, as this causes the bulbs to fog up and deteriorate. The stored bulbs must be well ventilated. Never use plastic bags to store onions.

How to store garlic in winter

Preparing garlic for storage

The most important condition before laying garlic for storage is its long drying, but preparation for storage begins with timely harvesting of garlic - this must be done before the heads begin to disintegrate into chives. If you find loose garlic heads, eat them first.

How to store garlic at home

Storage of garlic is carried out in linen or calico bags suspended from the ceiling. It is also kept braided like a bow. Oversized tights or stockings can be used as a breathable container. Since garlic is somewhat more capricious than onions, garlic is subjected to special processing at home before being placed in bags or stockings - dipped in molten paraffin. The resulting film will protect the head from drying out and protect it from infection by pathogens. Ventilate the room where the garlic is stored, inspect and feel the heads in order to identify spoiling or sprouting in time. To prevent the garlic from growing, you can cauterize its roots.

If you don't have a lot of garlic, you can peel the cloves and put them in a jar of sunflower oil for storage - and the oil will get a pleasant aftertaste, and the garlic will be perfectly preserved. You can store peeled garlic in a jar of flour in the same way.

How to store pumpkin in winter

Preparing the pumpkin for storage

The pumpkin does not need preparation for storage. Storing pumpkin does not require low temperatures, however, not every pumpkin can be stored until spring. For example, thin-bore vegetables can only be stored until January, and then their seeds begin to germinate. In addition, only whole, undamaged specimens are suitable for storage.

How to store pumpkin at home

At what temperature should pumpkins be stored? The optimum temperature for storing them is 5-8 ºC, although a temperature range of 1-14 ºC is acceptable. If you have to store them in cooler conditions, line the pumpkins with straw. Actually, hard pumpkin varieties, like zucchini, can be placed on a closet or rolled under a bed, where they can be stored not only until spring, but also until the next harvest. Can be used for storage in a dry attic. The cut pumpkin is kept in the refrigerator.

How to store zucchini in winter

Preparing zucchini for storage

You should have time to harvest the zucchini before the frost sets in, because even slightly frozen vegetables are unsuitable for long-term storage, just like thin-skinned zucchini. When removing zucchini, leave a 5-6 cm long leg on them, since by its appearance you can determine the state of the vegetable in winter. Zucchini intended for storage are not washed, they are only cleaned off the ground.

How to store zucchini in a cellar

The optimum temperature for storing zucchini is considered to be between 4 and 10 ºC. Storage is carried out in a place inaccessible to the sun - basement, cellar, cold storage room, on the balcony, unheated veranda, loggia, etc. Zucchini are laid out for storage in one layer on racks, shelves, tables and other horizontal surfaces, previously covered with wax paper or sprinkled with hay. Zucchini should not be in contact with each other, then they are stored until spring. However, already in March, the seeds inside the zucchini begin to germinate, so try to eat the zucchini before spring.

How to store potatoes in winter

Preparing potatoes for storage

Before storing potatoes, you need to prepare it: dry it for several days in the shade, under a canopy, with good ventilation. Then the potatoes are sorted, discarding rotten, spoiled and damaged tubers, and only after that the potatoes are transferred to the barn. Potatoes are lowered into the cellar when the outside temperature drops to 3-5 ºC. If you do this earlier, it will begin to sprout earlier.

How to store potatoes in the cellar

Many people store potatoes by spilling them on the floor in the cellar, but it is better to place them in mesh boxes or containers with perforations in the walls for ventilation so that the tubers have access to air. The height of such containers should be no more than 1 m, and they should be installed not on the earthen floor, but on supports 15 cm high.The distance from the box to the nearest wall or to another box is maintained at least 20 cm.All these measures are taken in order to the air was supplied to the tubers in sufficient volume and the potatoes did not rot. You can pour the tubers in the boxes with dry sawdust or chopped rowan leaves: the sawdust absorbs unnecessary moisture, and the phytoncides released by the leaves kill harmful microbes. From above, the boxes with potatoes are covered with burlap, which, as it accumulates moisture, is changed to dry. You can also put horseradish and beets under the burlap - from such a neighborhood, the roots will not dry out, and the potatoes will not get wet.

How to store peppers in winter

Storing sweet peppers

How to store pepper in an apartment? Peppers are freed from seeds, dried and placed in a freezer to freeze. You can freeze whole peppers by inserting one peppercorn into another, or you can cut vegetables into pieces before freezing. It is also possible to store sweet peppers for two months in a dry basement at a temperature of 10-12 ºC, if they are folded in layers in a box, alternating each layer with thick paper. They also use this method of short-term storage: they put the pepper in plastic bags, but do not tie them, leave air to the pepper.

Storing hot pepper

Hot pepper pods are harvested in dry weather before freezing. They are stored for 40 days in polyethylene bags perforated along the entire perimeter at a temperature from 0 to 2 ºC with an air humidity of 85-93%. You can hang pepper bushes, extracted from the ground with roots, on a balcony, loggia or veranda with the roots up at a temperature of 10-12 ºC for 2-3 weeks, and then, as the fruits acquire maturity and the desired color, they are transferred to storage in the same position in cooler conditions - 0-2 ºC, at the specified humidity level. So the pepper can be stored for a very long time.

How to store apples in winter

Preparing apples for storage

How long your apples will last depends not only on the conditions you create for them, but also on the variety of the apples themselves. Under the condition of proper storage, some varieties can lie for six months, while others no more than two to three months. For long-term storage, the varieties Antonovka ordinary, Jonathan, Melba, Macintosh, Starking, North Sinap, Simirenko and others are intended. In order for apples to be stored as long as possible, they must be properly picked from the tree:

• apples do not squeeze with your fingers, do not crumple or scratch: they are grasped with the whole palm, slightly raised and scrolled;
• it is advisable to pick off the stalks together with the apple;
• the plucked fruits are carefully folded into containers for collection, trying not to injure them - not to throw or wrinkle;
• start cleaning in dry weather from the lower tier of the tree.

After picking, the apples are sorted by size. Large ones are left for long-term storage, medium-sized apples, stored a little worse, are tried to be eaten first, and the smallest fruits are sent for processing - they make jams, preserves, preserves, compotes and ciders from them. Keep in mind that the apples of mature trees on the outside of the canopy, which receive more sunlight, last longer and better. Weather conditions during the ripening period of apples also affect the quality and shelf life of the fruits.

Storing apples in the basement

The optimum temperature for storing apples is 0-3 ºC, and the air humidity should not exceed 90%. Apples begin to turn yellow at higher temperatures. Apples are chilled in the refrigerator or basement before being stored. The walls and ceiling of the storage facility must be whitewashed, and the floor must be treated with a solution of ferrous sulfate. In addition, you can grease the apples with fat before planting or treat them with molten paraffin, as is done by storing garlic - these measures will help protect the crop from pests and wilting. It is best to wrap each apple in paper and fold it with its stalks upward in a dry, clean container - in wooden trellis boxes, moisture-resistant cardboard boxes or wicker baskets. With this storage, rot or disease will not spread from a diseased apple to neighboring fruits. You can arrange apples with stalks in one direction in a container in layers, shifting each layer with paper, straw or wood shavings. Apples are also stored in boxes with sand, like carrots or beets: a layer of sand at least 20 cm high is poured onto the bottom, on which apples are laid out in one layer. The apples are covered with sand so that they are completely hidden, and then the next layer of apples is laid on them, etc. The filled boxes are installed along the walls in two floors with a gap of about 2 cm between them.

Storing apples in the garden

If you do not have the opportunity to store apples in the basement or cellar, put them one and a half kilograms in plastic bags, put a piece of cotton wool with vinegar or alcohol there, tie each tightly and put it in a trench dug in the garden to a depth of two bayonets of a shovel at a distance of 20 cm. from friend. Cover the moat with dirt, cover it with foliage or branches, and mark the location of each bag so you can easily find and dig them up when needed.

Storing apples in the apartment

Fold the apples in plastic bags, filling them only halfway, tie them tightly, make a 10 cm cut on each and fold them on the sewn-up balcony or glazed loggia. On a wet day, condensation will form in the bag, and on a dry day, the fruits will absorb this condensation into themselves, thus, they will remain fresh and juicy for a long time.

How to store nuts in winter

Storing inshell walnuts

The best quality nuts are those harvested during their full ripeness: they are easier to dry, they are easy to peel and have excellent taste. Nuts do not ripen all at once, so cleaning and storage is carried out in the same way in stages. Walnuts collected from the ground are immediately cleaned of the pericarp. After that, you need to decide how you will store the nuts - in the shell or without it. If you decide to store nuts in their shells, peel them from the remnants of the shell, dry them, put them in a glass or metal dish with a tight-fitting lid and place in a cool, dry place. The shelf life of nuts in this form is six months. You can store nuts out of the sun in fabric bags or wooden crates. Storage temperature from 10 to -5 ºC.

Storing shelled walnuts

If you want to store ready-to-eat kernels, put them in plastic bag, an airtight container, or wrap in foil and place in the refrigerator or freezer. In order to extend the shelf life of nuts and get rid of the larvae of harmful insects, before placing them for storage, nuts are calcined in the oven or fried without oil in a pan, although some of the beneficial properties are unfortunately lost during heat treatment.

Storing hazelnuts

In the shell, hazelnuts can only be stored for a year, then their kernels deteriorate and dry. If you want to increase their shelf life, peel the hazelnuts from the shell, wither and dry the kernels for several weeks, after rinsing them in water for 2-3 minutes and laying them out to dry on a clean cloth. Kernels ready for laying are poured into canvas bags, in which they can be stored for several years.

If you like juicy kernels, put them, after drying for two to three weeks in the air, in a wooden box, cover with sand and put in a cool dry place. During storage, the sand should be moistened from time to time using a spray bottle.

How to store Jerusalem artichoke in winter

You do not need a special room to store a small amount of Jerusalem artichoke. Some of the tubers can be left in the ground - they will winter well there even in thirty-degree frost, and you can dig them up in early spring, before they germinate. The tubers harvested in the fall are washed, dried, laid out in bags and placed in a vegetable box of the refrigerator, where they can be stored for no more than three weeks. You can keep Jerusalem artichoke in the freezer longer - tubers do not lose their beneficial properties from freezing. Dried Jerusalem artichoke is well stored: it is washed, dried, cut thinly, laid out on paper in a ventilated place where the sun's rays do not reach and dried until tender, then poured into a glass jar and stored in the refrigerator.

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