Nobody wants to lose the apple crop that we grow with love and care.
Many summer residents can store tasty fruits until next spring.
As it turns out, the secret of such excellent results is not only in varieties suitable for long-term storage, clarifies the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
What other tricks will help keep apples safe and sound for several months?
Correct collection
It is worth noting right away that no one harvests in rainy weather: there is no point in this, since the apples will disappear.
Also, when picking, you need to try to pick the fruits so that the stalk remains intact.
There is no need to store damaged apples - eat them immediately or bake them.
Temperature
The most important condition for preserving apples is choosing the right temperature. It should not rise above ten degrees.
But apples cannot be stored at sub-zero temperatures either.
Air quality is also an important condition for proper storage. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly ventilate or provide adequate ventilation.