Every gardener who has collected a bountiful harvest of beets wants all the root crops to survive the winter normally.
Unfortunately, the desired result is not always achieved.
It often happens that vegetables stored in the cellar begin to spoil prematurely.
How can this phenomenon be avoided? It's very simple: cover the brown root crops with juniper branches.
Why Cover Beets with Juniper Branches
The use of this coniferous plant is a guarantee of crop protection from mold and pests.
If for some reason you were unable to collect juniper branches, you can use cardboard material. But the first option is still preferable.
In addition, there should be a two-centimeter layer of sand at the bottom of the box where the beets are kept.
The bulk material will remove excess moisture. Thanks to this, the root crops will not rot.
Don't forget about two other important rules for storing beets in the cellar. First, the room temperature should be between +2 and +5 degrees. Second, good ventilation is needed.
How to Store Beets in the Refrigerator
Part of the harvested crop can be stored in a refrigeration unit.
Of course, you shouldn't use sand and juniper there.
But you need to wrap each root vegetable in a paper napkin. The "dressed" vegetables need to be put in plastic bags. You need to make a couple of holes in the bags: so that air gets in and so that the rotting process does not begin.
For reference
Beetroot is an annual, biennial or perennial herbaceous plant.
