If you want to store vegetables for winter storage, must observe some basic requirements, which are valid for all types of stored vegetables.
The shelf life of the crop depends on various, more or less controllable factors. First of all, the shelf life depends on the variety, d.h. certain varieties are specially bred for good winter storage life. That is why the cornerstone of storage success is already laid with the choice of variety.
Furthermore, environmental factors influence during vegetation, the harvest time, the quality of the crop and of course the conditions in the storage room the storage behavior of the vegetables. When cultivating stored vegetables, care must be taken above all to ensure a harmonious nutrient ratio in the soil, Glutos. h. the plants must be adequately supplied with potash and phosphorus and must not be oversupplied with nitrogen. In addition, care must be taken, that the last top dressing is not too late, usually not after the end of August.
The harvest of the stored vegetables should be as late as possible, but still be done in good time, that no damage can occur due to stronger frosts. Another requirement is that, to be harvested or harvested in dry weather if possible. do not store wet crops. If necessary, a short interim storage in a rain-protected place, airy place required, so the vegetables can dry off.