The end of summer and the beginning of autumn is the period of active potato harvesting.
However, the tubers must not only be dug up, but also properly stored.
Surely every gardener wants the harvested vegetables to be stored as long as possible: at least until spring, or even until summer.
How to achieve such a result? It turns out that everything is very simple.
Rowan leaf blades and beets will come to the aid of the summer resident.
How to Properly Store Harvested Potatoes
Place not only tubers but also rowan leaves in the boxes.
Vegetative organs of rowan have bactericidal properties. In addition, leaf blades absorb moisture.
This way the potatoes won't rot.
You can also put a layer of beets on top of the potatoes. These root vegetables also remove excess moisture, thereby protecting the representative of the nightshade family.
Storage conditions for potatoes
The right “neighborhood” will clearly not be enough to significantly improve the shelf life of potatoes.
We also need to ensure that there is normal ventilation in the cellar.
It is also necessary to remember the most suitable temperature for storing potatoes - about 5 degrees Celsius.
