The timing of harvesting root crops can be calculated if information from the seed producer is available.
There are also many folk signs that allow you to determine the ripeness of vegetables and the best time to harvest. But the harvest itself is sometimes done the old-fashioned way, making the same mistakes for generations.
Let's find out what mistakes during the harvesting of carrots and beets can ruin the grown crop.
Unacceptable errors
1. The most common mistake is not following the deadlines. It is clear that unripe vegetables will be less useful and their shelf life will be reduced.
But it is also wrong to keep vegetables in the beds for too long, as overripe carrots and beets crack.
In addition, frozen vegetables do not store well.
2. The next mistake is weather conditions. It is best to clean on a dry and sunny day.
If you harvest vegetables in damp weather, the excess moisture will make the beets and carrots watery, which will again affect the taste and shelf life.
3. The third point is technique. If the soil is dense, dry and hard, then it is unacceptable to pull out the root crops by the tops, throw them on the ground and knock off the stuck soil by knocking the vegetables against each other.
Carelessness leads to the appearance of dents and cracks, which also does not benefit storage.
4. Also, do not use sand in which last year’s harvest was stored, wet sawdust, or plastic bags for storage.
And the last mistake that almost everyone makes without exception is poor control over the harvest during storage.
You need to review your supplies regularly, choosing those vegetables that are starting to spoil.
