After harvesting, the onions often begin to dry, covered with mold or become soft by December. The reason is not in the variety, but in storage conditions. But you do not need to build a cellar or shift the onion through the boxes every two weeks. There are four simple rules that will help keep it strong and dry until spring.
Rule 1: Drying
After digging the onion, you need to dry well under a canopy or in a ventilated room. The heads are laid out in one layer for several days, until the neck becomes thin and dry, and scales rustling. An unimportant onion rotates quickly.
Rule 2: Keep in the dark, but not in damp
The perfect place is cool (from 0 to 5 degrees), dry and dark. The pantry, the balcony in the insulated box or even the cabinet is suitable, are suitable, subject to low humidity. Avoid temperature changes and damp. In the cellar, put the bow away from potatoes, as it emits moisture from which the onion deteriorates.
Rule 3: Do not use polyethylene
Plastic bags do not pass air, and condensate accumulates inside. The onion begins to breathe, sweat and rot. It is better to store it in canvas bags, nets, wicker baskets or just in a cardboard box with holes. The main thing is that the air circulates freely.
Rule 4: Sort once
Before laying on storage, remove all damaged, small or unripe bulbs. They are better to use in the coming weeks. Do not touch the rest of the onion until spring, as frequent sorting out violates the microclimate and brings the spores of fungi.
Subject to these rules, the bow remains dense, dry and fragrant even in March. He does not let the arrows, does not dry to the void and does not stink of mold.
Question-answer:
Is it possible to store onions in the refrigerator?
Only if it is already cleaned or cut. The whole onion in the refrigerator quickly absorbs moisture and begins to rot. Plus, he smells all products around.
If there is no cellar and a balcony, where to store in the apartment?
A cabinet in the hallway or pantry is suitable if it is cool and dry there. The main thing is to keep the bow away from batteries and kitchen moisture.
Is it possible to store onions with garlic?
Yes, they get along well. Both love dryness and coolness, and do not interfere with each other.
