The onion harvest usually begins in the last third of July.
Important advice for summer residents: do not rush to immediately send the collected bulbs for storage.
First, the vegetables must be prepared in a certain way.
If this is not done, the harvest is unlikely to have good shelf life.
How to Properly Harvest Onions
But first, it is worth recalling how exactly to harvest this popular garden crop. After all, this is also very important.
Firstly, the procedure must be performed at a certain time of day and under certain weather conditions. The ideal option is daytime, bright sun, no precipitation.
Digging up the bulbs should be done with the utmost care. Therefore, it is advisable to use a shovel or pitchfork when performing the procedure.
After harvesting the onions, the gardener should cut the stems. It is advisable to leave a couple of centimeters.
Procedure for increasing the shelf life of onions
Now we will tell you about the very action that will make the onion last longer.
So, it is necessary to dry the bulbs.
The harvested vegetables should be left in the sun or in a shaded place for about a week - until the skin becomes sufficiently hard.
You will have to turn the onions over periodically. This procedure is necessary so that the vegetables dry evenly.
It is not worth leaving the bulbs in the beds for a long time. The problem is in the dew, which will obviously stop the drying process.
In the morning hours, the vegetables will have to be moved to a well-lit area. And in the evening, the onions should be left in the barn.
When the drying period comes to an end, the bulbs will need to be cleared of stems and roots.
