Be the first to know this secret of harvesting and drying onions: no rot or spoilage – neck closure even in the rain
To ensure that onions are stored for a long time, certain rules must be followed when harvesting them.
We tell you how to understand that onions are ready for harvesting, and how to treat them for long-term storage.
How to harvest onions so they last longer
If the neck of the onion is closed, but the feather is still juicy, it is ready for harvesting.
Another sign that the onions are ready for harvesting is the drooping of the feathers after plucking.
In dry weather, onions can be left in the field to dry out; in rainy weather, selective harvesting can be done.
To speed up the closure of the cervix and prevent rotting, treatment with a 5% solution of pharmaceutical iodine and table salt will help.
Earlier we talked about whether it is necessary to prune raspberries after harvesting.
