Storing your harvest over winter
Your own harvest only saves money if it stays edible. Different crops need different temperatures and humidity, and this guide explains how to make your harvest keep, with or without a cellar.
You will need
- Wooden crates, net bags or cardboard boxes
- Sand or peat for root vegetables
- A thermometer and hygrometer
- Freezer bags
Steps
Harvest in dry weather
Lift the potatoes and root vegetables you are going to store on a dry day before hard frosts. Handle them carefully, as bumps and cuts are where rot starts.
Dry and sort
Keep potatoes in the dark
Keep root vegetables moist
Keep onions dry
Keep apples separate
Use the freezer and preserving
Check your store every month
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