Every gardener knows that growing your own crops in the garden is half the battle. A very important, perhaps even key point is knowing how to properly organize the storage of the harvested crop. In this article we will talk about how to prepare for storage and preserve onions and green onions in the winter until the next harvest.

Storage conditions for onions in winter

How and where to store onions from the garden? Which preparatory activities necessary to preserve the harvest? We will outline the main points in this chapter. We will talk about storing onions and green onions separately, since these processes are fundamentally different.

Storage in winter at sub-zero temperatures

Onions may be different varieties, each variety has its own name. Let us conditionally divide all varieties according to their appearance(the color of their husks):

• Yellow onions;
• White onions;
• Red onion.

Each variety of onion has its own distinctive taste and quality characteristics. But preparation for storage and types of storage of such onions are basically very similar.

Preparation

Typically, onions are fully ripened by the end of August, and their green feathers begin to turn yellow. The onions are ready for harvest. First, we dig it out of the garden bed, carefully digging it with a shovel so as not to damage the bulbs, and remove it from the ground. Next, we clear the soil, wash it and dry it for two weeks in the fresh air or in a room with good ventilation. If the onion is completely dry, it rustles when rolled and the onion neck becomes thin and dry and makes a crackling sound. Next, we cut off the onion necks, leaving the tails at 3-4 cm. We also cut off the roots, without damaging the bottom of the onion itself.

All onions must be sorted. Select rotten, damp and damaged bulbs, that is, unsuitable for further storage. All strong onions with thin necks are ready for winter storage.

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Storing onions

At home, onions are stored at room temperature from 18 to 24 degrees in dark, dry places with good ventilation, with a humidity of 50–70%. It is advisable that this place is not in the kitchen, where the air temperature rises higher and frequent changes in humidity are possible.

Peeled onions are stored in the refrigerator for only a few days, saving unused leftovers when cooking. The refrigerator is also useful for storing onion marinades.

A freezer for storing onions is used if the onions are peeled and chopped.

Basic methods

Onions are stored in various ways.

• Knittings.

  You can braid the onion and hang it in the room; this method is good for red and Crimean onions, but can also be used for other varieties.

• Stockings.

  Onions can be stored in old tights and stockings; it is important that each onion is separated from the previous one by a knot, so moisture will be removed from all sides.

• Grids.

  Storing onions in nets is also common. This makes it easier to visually control the onions when checking for rot.

• Canvas bags.

  Onions can be stored in small canvas bags so that the layer of onions in them is no more than 30 cm. This will eliminate the lack of ventilation and create conditions for ventilation of the entire mass of onions.

• Wicker baskets.

  Wicker baskets are well ventilated, which is important when preserving the harvest.

• Low boxes.

  You can store onions in low boxes; the layer of onions should be no more than 30 cm.

• Carton boxes Also suitable for storing onions at home. It is recommended to make several holes on the side walls for ventilation.

Onions should not be stored in plastic bags. There it becomes lethargic and quickly deteriorates.

Important points:

• You cannot store onions next to potatoes and beets, as they absorb their moisture and spoil.
• It is very important that the onions do not dry out. If the humidity in the place where onions are stored is below 50%, then they are additionally sprinkled with peels, this helps them not to dry out.
• Very high humidity, for example, in a cellar or basement, is also dangerous. It is recommended to keep boxes of sawdust or ash in such rooms. This method copes well with excess moisture in enclosed spaces.
• During storage, it is recommended to sort through the entire onion several times, removing damp or rotten bulbs.

How to properly store green onions and leeks

Preparation

Leeks and green onions are dug up from the garden. When storing in boxes in the cellar or on the balcony, the roots of the leek are trimmed, but the feathers are left.

Green onions must be washed, cut off damaged and dry feathers, and trim the roots. Afterwards, the onions need to be dried from moisture. In this form it is ready for storage in the refrigerator.

Basic methods of saving

Leeks are stored in cold conditions; they can withstand temperatures down to -7 degrees. A cellar, balcony and refrigerator are suitable for this.

In the cellar and on the balcony, leeks are stored in boxes with sand.

Green onions are stored in the refrigerator for fresh and in the freezer, chopped.

The following are suitable for storing green onions in the refrigerator:

• plastic or vacuum bag;
• glass jar.

In the freezer, chopped green onions can be stored in plastic bottles and vacuum bags.

Instructions for proper storage methods

Onion sets

There is a way to grow onions in two years. In the first year, onion sets grow from seeds - these are small bulbs with a diameter of up to 3 cm. Onions from them are grown the next year. Sevok is stored in two ways: warm and cold.

The warm method involves storage at a temperature of 18–24 degrees. If in the future you do not intend to grow a full-fledged onion from the set, then you can burn the roots, this will preserve the onion better. Sets, like any other onion, are well preserved at a humidity of 50–70%. This storage method is suitable for sets with a diameter of 1–3 cm.

Using the cold method, seedlings with a diameter of less than 1 cm are preserved until spring at a temperature of -1... +1 degrees, since at high room temperatures it will simply dry out.

But most often, such small bulbs are planted in the ground in the fall in October or November so that they have time to take root, but not germinate.

Yellow onion

Onions come in different degrees of pungency, including sweet, semi-sharp and spicy. Spicy onions are the best preserved; they have the hardest skin. The easier the onion is to peel, the softer the husk, the sweeter the onion.

Onions are well preserved at two temperature conditions:

• warm 18–22 degrees, humidity 50–70%;
• cold -1...0 degrees - for sweet and semi-sharp onions, -3...-1 - for spicy onions, humidity - 75–90%.

A warm mode can be created at home, but it is better not in the kitchen, where the air temperature often rises above 22 degrees and frequent changes in humidity are possible.

Cold mode can be created on the balcony, in the cellar, underground, garage.

When storing on the balcony, the box with onions must be insulated, for example, with a blanket, so as not to freeze in the extreme cold in winter.

At proper storage onions can last up to 240 days in good condition.

White onion

White onions are the sweetest of all onions. It is stored less than others and is more often susceptible to rotting. The storage area must be well ventilated and dry. Storage temperature 18–22 degrees and humidity 50–70%. However, even following the above rules will not give a long-term good result. White onions are not bought for storage; it is better to cook them immediately. Due to the short shelf life of white onions, they are not very popular among gardeners.

Red onion, including Crimean (Yalta)

Red onions, like white onions, are sweet onions, which, unfortunately, do not last long. Maximum - 120 days. The preferred storage method is at home. If possible, it is better to store such onions in bundles; Yalta (Crimean) onions are most often sold this way. And the advice from sellers is always the same: you need to store Crimean onions in a bundle, in a dry, ventilated area.

Leek

Storage in boxes on the balcony and in the cellar

They store it together with the leaves, trim the roots a little without touching the bottom. Storage is organized in a large box with sand. The sand is disinfected in advance, that is, calcined.

Lay sand 5–7 cm thick on the bottom of the box, place leeks vertically in it, and fill the spaces between the heads with wet sand. Store in cellars at a temperature of 0...+4 degrees and humidity 80–85%. You can store the boxes on the balcony, but in this case the onions must be covered with a warm blanket to avoid too low a temperature.

Cold storage

When storing leeks in the refrigerator, you need to cut off the roots. Pack the washed and dried leeks in plastic bags and put them in the refrigerator, in a compartment where the temperature is maintained at +5 degrees or higher.

If you chop the leek finely and place it in a bag, it can be stored in the freezer for a long time.

Video: how to store leeks

Green onions

Green onions can be stored in different states, it all depends on what you want to use them for in the future.

Cold storage

If you need onions for salad, then they must be kept fresh.

• Plastic or vacuum bag. Store onions in bags that are placed in the refrigerator for 15 minutes in advance. Next, fresh dry onion leaves are placed in these bags and put in the refrigerator. During storage, onions are sorted once every two weeks in order to select rotting feathers. Onions can be preserved in this way for up to a month and a half.
• Glass jar. The storage method is only suitable for short onion feathers that fit completely into a jar without breaking. Wash and dry fresh feathers are placed in a jar, covered with a lid and stored in the refrigerator for up to a month.

You can also put chopped green onions in a glass jar and pour vegetable oil, so that it covers all the feathers. Store a jar of onions in oil in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Onions in oil are ready to eat after 3 days.

Freezer storage

If you are going to use green onions in preparing main courses and soup, then you can chop them and put them in the freezer. To prevent the onion mass from freezing into one lump, the feathers are first cut, placed in a bag in a thin layer and put in the freezer. Afterwards, the frozen onions can be poured into a common bag. In this way you will keep the onions in crumbly form. Green onions can be stored in the freezer for up to one year at a temperature of -8 degrees.

You can put the chopped onions in the freezer in a plastic bottle.

Video: storing green onions in the freezer

Green onions can also be dried and stored in canvas bags, glass or plastic containers at room temperature for up to two years.

Peeled and chopped onions

Often, while cooking, it turns out that there is already plenty of onion, and there is a whole extra onion that has been peeled or chopped. In such cases, the product will help preserve the refrigerator.

If you have a whole peeled onion or half left, you can use the following in effective ways its preservation.

• Salt. Pour salt into the container, cut the onion and place it cut side down, put the container in the refrigerator. In this form, the bulb will last from 5 to 8 days.
• Vegetable oil. Grease the cut of the onion with oil, place in a container and put in the refrigerator. The bulb will not deteriorate within a week.
• Water. If a peeled onion is placed in water and put in the refrigerator, it can be kept for up to two weeks, but provided that the water is changed every day.
• Food film. Wrap the peeled vegetable in cling film and it will be fresh for another 4-5 days.
• The chopped onion can be saved in freezer. You need to store chopped onions in bags in layers no thicker than 5 cm. In this form, they will last you up to one year.

If chopped onions are dried in the oven or in an electric dryer and stored in a dry place in canvas bags or plastic containers, they will serve you for about two years as a tasty seasoning.

Pickled

Any onions and green onions can be pickled. The main component in the marinade is table or apple cider vinegar. You can pickle whole onions, or you can already cut them.

In the marinade, green onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Pickled onions are best stored in a cool, dark place. Unopened jars of pickled onions stand quietly for six months.

Problems and their solutions during storage

During long-term storage of onions, various unpleasant situations may arise that jeopardize the safety of the harvested crop. Let's look at the most common problems in storing onions.

Midges

The appearance of midges in places where onions are stored indicates that the onions are stored in a safe place. the right conditions and began to rot. The first step is to sort through the onions and find all the spoiled onions. In the area where midges accumulate, place a piece of cotton wool soaked in essential oil, such as juniper oil. You can also add pine needles or chopped basil leaves. These smells repel insects.

Started to sprout

The sprouting of onions indicates that there is high humidity and incorrect temperature conditions in the place where it is stored. For example, onions may begin to sprout in the refrigerator's vegetable storage compartment. There is high humidity and low temperature - the necessary conditions for shooting onions have been created! Unfortunately, nothing can stop the germination of onions; you can only sprout them and use their green feathers. You can also chop the sprouted onions and put them in the refrigerator or pickle them. For the remaining unsprouted bulbs, it is necessary to change the storage conditions. Let it be a dry and warm ventilated place or a colder and less humid place.

Started to rot

Onions begin to rot if they are attacked by pest larvae or onion root mites. The rotting process begins when onions are stored improperly: high humidity and incorrect storage temperature. Having noticed rotten onions in the onion storage box, the entire mass must be sorted out urgently. In the process, remove all suspicious ones, even with a barely noticeable process of rotting of the bulb, this will help you save the remaining harvest. In the future, adjust the storage conditions of the onions and sort them at least once a month.

Onions are one of the most popular crops that are grown by all gardeners, regardless of climate zone or rainfall. After harvesting, the problem of storing onions often arises.

When faced with the problem of spoiled products, owners wonder: how to properly store onions to avoid losses? This is exactly what we will discuss in our article.

How to prepare and dry onions for long-term storage

Oddly enough, timely collected and properly dried onions will be well stored even in unfavorable conditions, so you need to start preparing onions for long-term storage long before harvesting them.

Often gardeners are faced with the fact that root crops do not gain the required weight by the time of harvest. This problem can be solved in several ways:

1. Bending greenery to the ground. This method gives the onion the opportunity to spend energy not on the green part, but on increasing reserves in the root crop. Gardeners advise bending down greens in June-July, depending on the climate.
2. Trimming the roots or exposing the bulb. This method helps the plant understand that all the energy needs to be spent on accumulating useful substances in the bulb. 14-15 days before harvesting, the onion roots are lightly trimmed. If you are afraid of harming the plant or the bulb sits too tightly in the ground, then you just need to rake off the soil, exposing the root crop. After this procedure, you cannot water the onions, otherwise you risk collecting rotten products. Do not forget that you only need to expose the bulb in dry weather.

Did you know? Sweet varieties of onions are grown only in the southern regions. They taste great and produce a good harvest, but are poorly stored and unsuitable for long-term transportation.

Now let's talk about harvesting and proper drying.

The root crop should be collected exclusively in dry weather. Onions collected in rainy weather take a very long time to dry and may begin to rot. The root crop must be fully formed at the time of collection: the scales are colored red or its shades, the outer layers are dry and easily come off the fruit, the greens are completely dry.

Novice gardeners are often interested in the question: when is the best time to harvest onions so that they are stored well. Depending on the climate zone, onions are harvested either in mid-late August or in September. In order not to damage the root crop, carefully dig it up and lightly pull the tops. After harvesting, drying begins immediately.

Important! Damaged or rotten onions should not be placed to dry with the bulk of root vegetables. Rejected bulbs are either thrown away or eaten as soon as possible.

There are two ways to dry onions: in the garden or under a canopy. If you are sure that there will be warm, dry weather over the next two weeks, then the dug up root crops can be left in the beds. Otherwise, the onions are laid out under covered canopies, which will protect the onions from the rain. Sheds should be well ventilated, dry and spacious.

The question often arises: how long should onions be dried to get rid of unnecessary moisture?

It all depends on the weather in which you collected the onions, on the room, on the temperature environment and from the bow itself. On average, onions are dried for about two weeks. However, if the soil was wet or the weather was damp outside, the drying period can reach 25-30 days.

Key points to consider when drying onions.

1. While drying, spread the onions in one thin layer to speed up the process.
2. Before drying, the onions are carefully cleaned of soil and plant debris (no need to cut off roots or tops).
3. While drying, the onion must be turned over several times to prevent the bottom part from rotting.
4. A few weeks after the start of drying, the onion is trimmed (the tops are cut off, leaving a neck 4-5 cm long). The roots are lightly trimmed to prevent the root crop from sprouting.
5. After trimming, the onions are sorted and sorted. A hard, bright red onion without visible damage is stored for storage.

Important! When drying onions, you need to prevent moisture or debris from getting on the root vegetables.

What varieties of onions are best stored?

Now let's talk about the best varieties of onions for storage. It is no secret that breeders have developed many varieties of crops for various needs: to obtain a large number of seeds, a huge harvest, a heavy green part or a specific taste. The breeders' attention was also attracted by the keeping quality of the products, so we have the opportunity to select several varieties that are perfectly stored, maintaining their structure and taste.

Did you know? Hot varieties of onions contain a large number of essential oils and sugars, which determine the pungency of the root vegetable.

A variety of early ripening blue onion. Root vegetables have the correct shape and weigh up to 150 g. Onions are used both for preparing various dishes and for preservation.

The root vegetable has a pungent taste, so it is also great for marinades. After proper collection and drying, root vegetables are perfectly stored in any dry room.

Strigunovsky local.

An early ripening variety of yellow onion. Grows in both hot and cool climates. The bulbs have a round shape and weigh up to 80 g. The pulp of the root vegetable is very sharp. It is used both for preservation and for preparing various dishes.

Important! All hot onion varieties are early ripening and store well. Root crops of these varieties are covered with several layers of outer scales.

Sturon.

Mid-season variety of yellow onion. The Sturon variety has several features: it is resistant to bolting and diseases. The bulbs are round, dense, golden in color. The root vegetable weighs 90-140 g and has a pungent taste. The bow is versatile in use. Root vegetables are perfectly stored without losing their shape and dense structure.

Hybrid mid-early variety of yellow onion. The hybrid has the same features as the Sturon variety. The pulp of the onion is juicy, white, and has a pungent taste.

The root crop is rounded and elongated, weighs about 80-140 g. Like the above varieties, it has universal use.

It is important to understand that these varieties can also rot if they are not harvested correctly or dried poorly.

At what temperature should onions be stored?

Many owners are interested in the temperature at which onions are stored in winter. After drying, the onions need to be collected and transferred to another place for long-term storage. In the designated room, it is necessary to create a special microclimate that will prevent vegetables from freezing, rotting or sprouting.

Did you know? Chopped fresh onions are applied to burns to reduce pain and prevent the formation of blisters. The root vegetable not only provides the necessary moisture to the damaged area, but also destroys microbes around the burn.

The shelf life of onions directly depends on temperature, so we will consider several possible options.

There are three ways to store root vegetables:

• cold;
• warm;
• combined.

Cold storage method assumes a decrease in temperature to -3 ˚С. With such storage, onion losses are minimal, but maintaining a constant temperature is quite difficult, and minimal fluctuations can ruin the entire harvest (if the room temperature drops to minus 4-5 ˚C, the onion will freeze).

This method is suitable for specialized hangars in which precise temperatures are maintained using control systems.

Warm way involves storing onions at sufficient high temperature(+18-22 ˚С). This temperature can be maintained in the house without additional costs, but it is worth remembering that the humidity should be at least 60-70%. Such a microclimate can cause blackening of walls or damage to furniture, so it is best to install heating devices in the basement or cellar and move the onions there. To increase humidity, use containers of water.

Many owners are interested in the question of how to store onions so that they do not sprout. Root crops germinate only when there is excess moisture in the room. Therefore, if you notice that the onions have begun to sprout, lower the air humidity.

Combined method differs in its complexity, but allows you to preserve products with minimal losses. Before the onset of cold weather, onions are stored indoors at a temperature of 18-20 ° C, maintaining air humidity of 60-70%.

When the temperature outside the window becomes negative, the onions are slowly cooled (over several days) and stored at a temperature of minus 1-3 ˚С. In the spring, when the frosts have passed, the onions are transferred to a warm room and stored at a temperature of at least +18 °C.

Important! Onions do not like sudden changes in temperature, so before moving from warm to cold (and vice versa), you need to create some kind of “buffer” zone with average temperatures.

If all rules are followed, root vegetables can be stored for 200 days or more after storage.

Rules and methods for storing onions in the cellar

The ability to heat the room makes long-term storage of onions in the cellar possible. However, you cannot simply spread the root vegetables on the surface, otherwise they may rot. Therefore, we will consider options for containers for storing onions and talk about what pros and cons it has.

To store onions, you can use boxes with a large bottom area and low side height. You need to put onions in them in a layer of no more than 50 cm (accordingly, the height of the box should be no more than 60 cm). Such storage containers save space, but it is worth remembering that the boxes should not come into contact with the floor and walls of the cellar. They can be placed on shelves or benches. Onions should be stored in boxes if you have little space in the cellar or a lot of produce.

The problem with storing in boxes is that the root vegetables at the bottom of the container can choke and begin to rot. You can find out about this only by smell or by unloading all containers. There is also a positive side to boxes.

The main advantage of such storage containers is the rot will not spread outside the box (unless they are close to each other).

When using boxes for long-term storage of onions, we recommend checking the quality of the products at least once a month to avoid rotting of a large number of onions.

Canvas bags

You can also store onions in canvas bags in winter. You need to use small bags, because the smaller the product in them, the less chance that it will choke or become moldy.

The advantages of using bags include:

• cheapness;
• capacity;
• medium strength;
• possibility of reuse.

The bags can be placed in only one layer, because unlike boxes they do not have support and the entire mass presses on the bottom layer of root crops.

Thus, it is best to store small quantities of products in bags that will be in them for a short time.

Important! It is forbidden to use plastic bags, as they do not allow air to pass through and accumulate moisture.

Nylon stockings or tights

Many housewives store onions in tights (stockings). Oddly enough, this method of storage is not as bad as it seems: stockings allow air to pass through well and absorb moisture; In addition, through the tights you can see the quality of the bulbs and promptly discard rotten ones.

On a small scale, this storage method is not bad, but if you have several hundredweight of onions lying around, then the stockings will not be enough for half the product. Also, do not forget that stockings can tear.

Therefore, the use of stockings is only possible for storing a small amount of root vegetables.

Egg containers

This storage method is only suitable for small and medium onions. Root vegetables are placed in containers like eggs, closed and placed on racks. You can only use containers if you have a lot of space in the cellar or few products. Onions in containers are not protected from rotting, but one rotten onion will not destroy a hundred, so this method minimizes losses.

Important! It is better to use half-open containers made of plastic or rubber. Paper packaging It is forbidden to take (they accumulate moisture and quickly decompose).

The disadvantages of such containers include poor air circulation between root crops and condensation that will form under the lid of the container and lead to rotting of the bulbs.

Knitting or braids

Remembering the various options for how to store onions, it is worth remembering the old-fashioned method - braiding. If you decide to weave the bulbs into braids, then at the drying stage you cannot cut off the tops.

Crocheting braids takes a lot of time. You will immediately need to think about how to hang all this in the cellar so that the braids do not touch each other, the walls or the floor.

The advantages of this method include good air circulation, the absence of excess load on each fruit (as is the case with boxes or bags) and the ability to control the quality of the bulbs.

However, it is worth considering that, as in the case of stockings, the tops do not have high strength and are vulnerable to rotting. Therefore, when humidity rises, all the “braids” can end up on the floor and quickly deteriorate.

How to properly store onions in an apartment

Let's talk about how to store onions at home. Many owners do not have large cellars or basements, and the collected onions need to be stored somewhere in the winter. Therefore we will consider possible options containers for storing root vegetables in the apartment.

Wicker baskets

If you have several wicker baskets at home, then it is better to store onions in them. The holes in the basket will prevent the onions from spoiling, as good air circulation will be created. The basket material itself will not affect the root vegetables.

The only disadvantage of such containers is the pressure on the bottom layer. If you overdo it and put too many onions in the basket, you will simply squash the root vegetables on the bottom and they will begin to rot.

Holes in the basket can have a negative effect: through them pests or water can easily enter the onions.

Plastic or wooden boxes

As with the cellar, boxes can also be useful when storing in an apartment. Using such containers, you can save a huge amount of space, but do not forget that the absence of dampness does not mean that the onions will not rot from crushing or poor ventilation.

Did you know? The reason for the tearfulness of onions lies in a special substance - a lachrymator. When the bulb is cut, the lachrymator is released and dissolves in water and, in particular, in human tears. This creates sulfuric acid, which irritates the mucous membrane of the eye.

Carton boxes

Onions can be placed in ordinary cardboard boxes for the winter, but storing vegetables in such containers is not the best option. Boxes not only do not allow air to pass through well, but they can also get wet or tear. In addition, as in boxes, pressure is created on the lower layer of root crops.

If you decide to store onions in cardboard boxes, then make a large number of small holes on all sides to ensure minimal access to fresh air.

Polypropylene mesh

Such containers are often used for storing onions in large supermarkets. Polypropylene meshes provide good air circulation and allow spoiled products to be seen in time. If such containers cannot be used in the cellar, then in the apartment onions are not threatened by high humidity, and the mesh is one of the most best options.

However, it is worth remembering that only the outermost layer of the onion will be visible to you through the mesh. If there are rotten root vegetables in the center of the bag, then in order to sort through and remove the spoiled ones, you need to empty the entire bag. Therefore, either use small bags or carefully check the products before filling.

Cloth or paper bags

Fabric and paper bags are used for storing onions in the apartment only if there are no other options. In such a bag you will not be able to see spoiled root vegetables; there is always pressure on the bottom layer and poor air circulation. If you choose this option, try to choose smaller bags or package the onions so that their height in the bag is no more than 30 cm.

Stockings or tights

If no one sees such a “container” in the basement, then stockings with onions hanging in the apartment not only look strange and give off a persistent smell, but also take up a lot of space. Stockings are still a good option if you don't consider aesthetics. They absorb moisture and allow air to circulate between the bulbs.

Important! When storing onions in an apartment, the container should not be placed near heating devices or windows.

Knitting or braids

Perhaps one of the best options for storing onions in an apartment. A braided braid can be placed in a closet or closet (make sure the room is dry). The onions do not come into contact with the floor, receive fresh air, and there is no pressure on the bulbs.

At any time you can inspect for rotten onions or take one head for cooking.

The negative side is that it takes a lot of time to “knit”; low strength of the “braid”.

Little tricks for long-term storage of onions

WITH There are many ways to help protect onions from moisture or sprouting. Using our tips, you can save the entire harvest without loss.

1. Chalk absorbs moisture very well, so when storing onions in a cellar or other damp room in containers with root vegetables you need to add 200 g of chalk per 10 kg of product.
2. Clay or lime helps stop onions from sprouting. If the root crops begin to sprout, you need to trim the roots and coat them with clay or lime solution. It must be remembered that such onions will be unsuitable as planting material.
3. Raw onions can be dried using an oven, fireplace or radiator. To dry vegetables in the oven, you need to spread them out in one thin layer, turn them on low and leave the door open. When the onion skins become dry and come off easily, you can finish drying.
4. You can reduce the humidity in the room by installing buckets of ash or sand. These materials absorb moisture well and can be reused.

Did you know? Onions contain more natural sugar than apples and pears. Onion slices contain 6% sugar. 52 times already
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Technology for growing onions in open ground

Hybrids that do not require pollination (they are called parthenocapic).

​Pay attention! Recently, coconut shavings have been actively used as a substrate. Thanks to its structure, it easily swells and distributes all the beneficial substances between the planted plants.​

​Champignons.​

• The minimum length of daylight hours for onions is about 10–15 hours. It is advisable to get closer to the second value, since with a lack of light we will not only slow down the cultivation, but also get an almost tasteless yellowish harvest.​
• ​To fasten the structure, you can use welding or a metal drill and fasteners. It is important to understand that in the first case you will end up with a non-demountable rack.​
• ​Usually the feathers are cut off at the edges first, as they will then grow from the center of the bulb.​
• ​At this time, ordinary gardeners have already managed to sell off their harvest, and most of them are busy canning vegetables. The price of fresh herbs rises, and you can make a good profit from it. The sale of greenhouse onions is recognized as a profitable business, since the harvest can be obtained almost all year round. To streamline the process, it is necessary to divide the greenhouse into zones, and after harvesting, the process is repeated.​
• ​You need to make sure that there are no cracks or drafts in the greenhouse.​
• ​B further landing and growing seedlings are watered as the soil dries, and periodically 1-2 times per planting season they are fed with a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer. The soil must be loosened periodically to ensure a sufficient flow of oxygen to the roots of the plants. As a result, already in the first days of May it will be possible to harvest the first harvest of green feathers.​

​Contains onions important place takes up iron. Salads with green onions will not only please the taste buds, but will also help increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood. The same effect is achieved by eating boiled liver with green onions.​

The history of the appearance of green onions is very interesting. It first appeared in Asia. Wild green onions were the most favorite delicacy of nomadic shepherds. They were immensely happy if on their way they found thickets of this magnificent plant. Initially, only green feathers were eaten, but a little later it became clear that the bulbs could also be eaten.​

​Plants that need cross-pollination.​

Principles of growing onions in greenhouses

​Aerial (suitable for plants with an aerial root system).​

​Porcini mushrooms.​

​Another trick. Cover surfaces that absorb light with reflective material. For example, foil. This simple trick will allow you to significantly improve your lighting efficiency.​

• ​The construction of metal shelving requires compliance with safety and precautionary measures (as well as wooden ones, however). Handle sharp edges to avoid cuts, use angles of at least 50x50x5 to increase reliability, use a level to load all posts evenly.​
• ​Grown greens can usually be harvested within a month.​
• ​In Europe, growing green onions using hydroponics is actively used.​

​Usually used gas heating greenhouse premises, but sometimes potbelly stoves are also installed, which also provide enough heat.​

​Also onions in open ground can be grown from the beginning of spring, but then the shoots will appear later, and the first harvest can only be harvested in early June.​

• In general, green onions are very beneficial for the cardiovascular system. With constant consumption of it in food, the level of bad cholesterol in the blood decreases and the risk of developing vascular atherosclerosis decreases. Thanks to the potassium content, the rhythm of contraction of the heart muscle improves.
• Actively developing trade led to the fact that green onions from Asia came to Egypt. It was in Egypt that he gained great fame, he was worshiped and immortalized in the form of golden sculptures. At that time, one could often find images of green onions on frescoes.​
• In the latter, each flower and inflorescence will have to be treated with a brush or brush, pollinating the plant.
• ​Nutritional solution is not just tap water. It is necessary to balance the ratio of nutrients for a specific breeding crop. Thus, growing strawberries in the basement requires a completely different set of organic and minerals Compared to growing tomatoes or cucumbers.​
• ​Shiitake.​
• ​Light sources are recommended to be placed strictly from above so that the green onion “feathers” are straight and beautiful. Incandescent lamps are ineffective; use fluorescent or special phytolamps.​
• ​Be sure to paint your metal rack to protect it from the moisture that inevitably accompanies growing green onions.​

​If you want to always have fresh greens in your house, you can plant green onions in 2 boxes, the interval between plantings is 20-25 days. In this case, when the harvest on the first bed is harvested, green shoots will begin to appear on the second. The first container can be freed from waste soil and the bulbs can be replanted.​

​In this case, the seed is planted in boxes with a small amount of soil and a large amount of water. Nutrients are supplied to the roots in large quantities, so you can achieve good harvest. Another advantage of the method is that containers can be placed at any level and the greenhouse space can be used as efficiently as possible.​

• ​The temperature should not fall below 10-15 degrees, in this case the onion will produce the fastest harvest, and it will be ready for sale only a month after planting.​
• ​When the harvest is harvested, the bulbs are shaken off the ground and the roots are cut off. WITH square meter plantings can yield up to 15 kg of onions; this crop is almost always characterized by high yields.​
• ​Green onions are an excellent natural antioxidant that helps prevent cancer.​

From Egypt, onions travel along trade routes to Greece. Here it is being used as a medicine. Athletes used green onions to rub their muscles before competition. The ancient Greeks believed that green onions gave strength and strength.​

• ​As you can see, the process of growing plants is very troublesome, but let us remind you that large farms harvest up to 100 kg of crop from one square meter. This is a lot even for a greenhouse.​
• ​Example of a hydroponic growing setup​
• ​The easiest way to deal with growing champignons is in the basement. For their growth, light is not needed at all; increased humidity can be provided with a spray bottle, and the substrate for growth can be prepared with your own hands or purchased at a specialized store.​
• ​Hydration also plays a significant role. Water the onions intensively, but avoid the formation of “stagnant” water. If the onion is over-watered, an unwanted process of rotting may begin. It is quite problematic to implement a drainage system on multi-tiered racks. But we covered the tiers with oilcloth, so it will be quite easy to ensure that the water has time to evaporate and does not stagnate, adjusting the intensity of watering.​

​And a couple more useful tips. First, you can use scrap metal for extra savings. Secondly, remember the possibility of combining different materials to achieve the same result - it depends on your imagination and skill.​

There is another way to grow onions - planting seeds.

​Green onions - for real unique culture, since an excellent harvest can be grown on your own windowsill.​

​It is important that the lighting in the greenhouse is located at the top. If it is not possible to provide natural sunlight, you need to take care of the lamps. If the light falls from the side, the feather will tilt and the seedlings will become very tangled.​

​In greenhouses, onions can be grown in winter.​

​Onions have a beneficial effect on genitourinary system, as it has an excellent diuretic effect. This action is explained high content sodium and potassium, which successfully interact and remove excess fluid from the body.​

​The Romans ate onions as they gave them strength, stamina and helped solve intestinal problems.​

​Hand pollination​

• ​Lighting can be the most significant item in the list of growing costs. The thing is that electricity tariffs are high, and plants need full daylight hours.​
• ​The rest of the mushrooms still need light. They also need effective ventilation of the room during the period of active mass gain by fruiting bodies.​
• ​Finally, let’s mention the importance of good ventilation in the basement. Among other things, it will help cope with unpleasant smell, which very often accompanies the process of growing green onions.​
• ​Green onions can be planted either on the ground or using hydroponic installations, which have already been mentioned several times on our website. However, due to the unpretentiousness of onions (from this point of view), it is easier to plant them in the ground.
• ​This is a little more labor intensive than growing with bulbs, but this method also produces a good harvest. Onion seeds are cheap, and such plantings are usually carried out in late summer to produce a harvest in the spring.​
• ​For forcing at home, the varieties most often chosen are Strigunkovsky, Bessonovsky, Danilovsky, since they are multi-primed and produce a large number of shoots. To ensure that the feathers are the same in size, the bulbs are sorted into small and large ones before planting.
• ​Soil before planting is needed:​
• ​Green feathers have always been in demand, and greenhouse onions can be a good product to sell.​
• Now green onions are used as a prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiencies. This is a real storehouse of vitamins: onions contain vitamin C, provitamin A, protein, vitamins B and PP, and essential oils. And growing this vitamin box with your own hands will not be difficult.​
• ​Green onions are quite expensive if you buy them in markets or stores. It’s much cheaper to grow it yourself, and it’s very easy to do.​
• ​Do you think growing plants in the basement is difficult and expensive? You just haven't tried farming fish or invertebrates yet! It is very difficult to call breeding animals in the basement a hobby, since it is very capital-intensive.​

​For each type of plant, the length of daylight hours is individual.​

​With plants everything is a little more complicated and more expensive.​

Finally, let's mention a few interesting facts and talk about beneficial properties green onions

​Plain garden soil is usually used. You can add sand and peat. You can also use a special substrate.​

• Before planting, the seeds are soaked for 2-3 days so that they have time to “hatch.”
• ​How to plant green onions at home:​
• Loosen it well.
• As a rule, special varieties are chosen for such breeding:
• ​Growing green onions is a profitable business that can bring in good income throughout the year. In addition, fresh herbs are a great addition to the family table, which should not be missed. Today, many farms are engaged in growing green onions, and it can be organized in almost any area.​
• Of course, the ideal place for growing green onions is heated and bright greenhouses, but not everyone can afford it. Therefore, an alternative to greenhouses can be the basement of your home or garage. All that is needed to grow green feathers in the basement is a planting onion with a diameter of up to 3 cm and shelving.​
• ​Photo of young sterlet raised in closed containers​

​Here are just a few examples:​

​It is worth noting right away that with proper organization of crops, they produce much more production than in open ground or in a greenhouse.​

​The harvested crop can be sold or used for cooking.​

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Growing green onions in the basement - subtleties and secrets

​The top of each bulb must be carefully cut off.​

Before planting, the soil is thoroughly loosened, a complex of organic fertilizers is added to it, after which the bed needs to be leveled.

​Low boxes are used for planting.​

​Manure and compost fertilizer are added to it.​

​Trinity.​

Preparation of planting material and planting

​Not a single garden and not a single one can do without green onions. country cottage area, since its cultivation does not require serious labor costs.​

​Racks are a convenient device that, with a small basement area, saves space and allows you to get a good harvest. You can make racks with built-in niches or with shelves on which the boxes with onions will stand.​

​All of the above parameters - light, temperature, ventilation - are also important for fish.​

​Strawberry daylight hours are about 14 hours a day.​

​Everyone knows that when breeding plants, they urgently need:

​Many consider growing this plant as a source of additional income. It turns out to be something like a family home business. In this case, the crop is planted taking into account the main holidays, when the demand for products is high. In some cases, entrepreneurs manage to achieve very decent profitability.​

Optimal conditions

​It is advisable to choose relatively small bulbs themselves (about 3–5 centimeters in diameter). Carefully sort through and remove spoiled and moldy specimens. The tops of the selected bulbs are cut off (about 1 centimeter), after which the planting material is placed in warm water for several hours.​

Seeds are sown in rows, row spacing is about 30 cm.

​The thickness of the soil mixture should be about 7-10 cm.​

​A small amount of phosphates and potassium fertilizers is also added to the soil.​

​Bessonovsky.​

As a rule, pre-winter planting is used for this, in which the soil is prepared in the fall. It must first be loosened and fertilized: for 1 square of area, take 1 bucket of manure, 30 grams of superphosphate fertilizers and 15 grams of potash fertilizers. The area needs to be leveled with a rake.​

​Onions will grow equally well both in the ground and in the sand. In order for the bulbs to produce good strong green feathers, the planting material must be properly prepared. For this purpose, cut off the top about 1 cm from the bulb and keep it in warm water for several hours.

​You should also add to this list:​

​Tomatoes require light for at least 12 hours.​

​Soil.​

But it also makes sense to do this exclusively for your own needs. Green onion “feathers” are very beneficial for health, we believe this is no secret to anyone. It fights microbes, contains a lot of useful substances and is also an excellent antioxidant, and in winter it serves as an additional remedy to help overcome vitamin deficiency.​

Then you can start planting. The bulbs can be placed quite close to each other, leaving gaps of a few centimeters. Do not bury them completely in the ground, leaving the top of the bulb above the surface.​

​After the emergence of seedlings, the bed is thinned out.​

It is better to choose enriched soil, which will contain the required amount of nutrients. You can buy it in a specialized store.​

​Spassky bow, etc.​

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In the first half of October, even before the onset of frost, the bulbs are planted:

Before planting onions, the soil is fed with fertilizers. Fertilize the second time when green feathers appear, 2-3 weeks after planting.

Mushrooms in the underground room

​Closed water supply installations,​​10 hours of light is enough for cucumbers.​

​Pollination.​

It’s not for nothing that people say that onions and sauna rule everything. We wish you a good harvest and good health!​

• It is recommended to fertilize the soil immediately before planting. It is also advisable to repeat the procedure again after a couple of weeks.​
• ​In October, when the first frosts begin, the bed is covered with a layer of peat or straw to protect it from freezing.​
• The yellow husks are removed from the bulbs; in addition, the tops need to be cut off. This will allow the sprouts to appear on the surface faster.

In addition, the top of the onion is cut off.

For planting, you need to choose fairly large bulbs, the diameter of which is at least 3 cm - otherwise the seedlings will be ugly and weak.

Growing plants in the basement

Hydroponic growing method

​They need time to produce roots, so you should not delay planting.​

Growing onions in the basement will be effective if certain conditions are met:

​Compressors for saturating water with oxygen.​

• Advice! To grow flowers, it is better to use Fitotron chambers (or similar ones), since for proper flower growth and bright bud color, high light power is required. Regular bright lamps will also produce a lot of heat, which will lead to overheating of the air in the room.​
• ​Lighting (and since we are talking about a basement, it can only be artificial).​
• ​In addition to plants, in the underground room with artificial light You can even breed fish and crayfish. Naturally, this is quite an expensive pleasure, but it pays off very quickly.​

Let's start with temperature regime. This is one of the most important factors that directly affects the speed of obtaining green onion “feathers”. The optimal temperature for achieving the fastest results is +20 - +25 °C. In this case, you will get greenery sprouting after about three weeks.​

​With the beginning of spring, after the snow has melted, the overwintered seedlings are opened, and then they are cared for like ordinary garden plants: the soil must not be allowed to dry out or become waterlogged; the bed is periodically loosened to ensure air flow.​

The bulbs are planted with their bottoms facing the ground, but they do not need to be completely buried in the ground.

• ​After the emergence of seedlings, you need to ensure that the soil is evenly moistened and periodically apply a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer.​
• ​Seed material should be stored in a dry room, there should be no damage to the bulbs:​

It is important to take into account that the distance between the bulbs is at least 15 cm, otherwise they will be cramped.

• ​First, you need to ensure optimal air temperature. Onions feel comfortable at temperatures from +18 to +22 degrees.​

​Water heaters.​

​One of the types of phytotron​

Lighting

Let's start in order. Thanks to modern technologies, today there is no need to load tons of soil into the basement and water the seedlings daily. It is much more convenient and more productive in terms of yield to use the hydroponic method.​

​If the cost of the issue is important to start a business, and cultivation is more of a hobby than a business, then you need to start from simple to complex.​

​A little trick recommended by some experts. At the initial stage, keep the temperature in the basement around +15 °C. At this temperature they actively develop root systems. When the green onions begin to sprout, raise this indicator to the optimal value indicated above.​

• The feather is cut off when it reaches a height of 25 cm or more.
• The distance between the bulbs should be about 2 cm.
• They begin to remove the onion feather when it reaches a length of approximately 15 cm.

​Onions grow well in polycarbonate greenhouses; they help store heat well and allow enough sunlight to pass through.​

The top of the bulbs is covered with a layer of humus 2-4 cm thick.

​The second important condition is lighting. Since natural sunlight does not penetrate into the basement, it is necessary to organize artificial lighting. Good lighting is the key to bright green feathers.​

Pollination

​You can breed any fish in the basement if all the necessary conditions are created:​

​One way out of this situation could be to shift daylight hours to night, which will allow you to buy cheaper electricity. Using energy saving lamps instead of traditional incandescent lamps.​

• ​Hydroponics is a technique for growing plants not on soil, but on artificial nutrient media.​
• Growing mushrooms in basement conditions is the most economical solution, since in this case only ventilation is important in the basement of the house. Everything else - stable temperature and optimal importance in the underground room - is provided to us by nature itself.
• ​It should be noted that the basement is great option to maintain a good temperature. In summer it may well be in the area of ​​the required indicators, and in winter it will only be enough to additionally heat the room.​

​Planting onions with seeds guarantees fresh greenery in early spring, when other gardeners are just beginning to sprout.​

​When the shoots appear and the leaves reach about 3 cm in height, it is recommended to take the boxes out onto the balcony in fresh air.​

Bulbs always germinate unevenly, so harvesting has to be done selectively.

Raising Animals

​It is best to use the soil after planting eggplants, beets or tomatoes, as it will already be supplied with the necessary nutrients.​

​When the soil begins to freeze, the plantings are covered on top with a layer of manure with straw or peat.​

​The third, important factor is the wind. Periodically turn on the fan in the basement, thereby improving air circulation.​

​Video about how else you can wisely use free territory for growing green onions​

• ​Before you decide what you can grow in your basement, consider whether you are ready to pollinate large areas of crops by hand. Of course, with a large-scale approach to business, you can start your own basement apiary, but this seems too difficult.​
• ​There are the following types of hydroponics:​

​Onions will grow well if you create optimal conditions for them in the basement.​

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​Green onions in general are an undemanding plant that grows well even in fairly poor soils. However, if you take care of the plantings, they will delight you with an excellent harvest, which will not only be an excellent vitamin supplement to the table, but will also bring a good profit. This amazing plant, which can be grown in a greenhouse, in a garden bed, or on a windowsill at home. Under the right conditions, green onions grow quickly, and the seedlings will turn out beautiful and tasty.​

Features of growing eggplant in a greenhouse

Lettuce, sorrel, onion, parsley, and dill are in demand among buyers all year round, especially on holidays, and in winter their price increases. Therefore, by organizing the cultivation of greens in the basement for sale, you can get good additional income. This business does not require large investments and special knowledge. And if growing lettuce or sorrel can cause difficulties for an inexperienced farmer, then even a beginner can grow onions in the basement.

How to grow onions in the basement

A novice businessman cannot afford bright, heated greenhouses. For residents of the private sector, growing greens in winter is easier to organize in the basement of the house. If you don't know how to grow greens in the basement, start by cultivating easy-to-care crops. First of all, study the technology of forcing onions into feathers. Having achieved good results in growing green onions in the basement, you can begin cultivating other greens and even cucumbers and tomatoes.

Preparing the racks

Multi-tiered racks significantly save space in the basement, allowing you to get the maximum yield from a small area. Shelving is easier to work with and it is easier to install a lighting system on them. To make it more convenient to care for plantings and harvest, leave a distance of at least 1 meter between them.

The dimensions of the structures should be such that you can reach the plants without difficulty: the width is 1.0-2.0 m for racks with access from both sides, and half as much for those standing along the wall. The length of the structure depends on the size of the basement.

Leave a distance between shelves of at least 0.5 m. You should not build structures with a large number of tiers in the basement. Their height should be such that the plants on the top shelf can be reached without a stepladder. It is most convenient to care for racks in 2 tiers. For example, in racks for growing onions, the first tier is placed at a distance of about 1 m from the ground, the second - 0.5 m higher.

The cheapest and easiest shelving material to work with is wood. For beginners who are yet to master growing greens in the basement, it is recommended to start with wooden structures as they are less expensive. Although they are inferior in strength to metal racks and, being installed in the basement, are susceptible to fungi and mold.

Therefore, metal is used to build a solid, strong and durable structure. It is more expensive than wood, more difficult to work with and has to be protected from corrosion. To make racks, use corners measuring at least 50 x 50 x 5 mm, fastening them by welding or a metal drill. The edges of the corners are treated to prevent cuts. Finished racks are painted to protect them from rust.

The shelves are constructed from strong boards and external parties They are equipped with sides about 10 cm high. Then they are covered with polyethylene, wrapping it over the sides, and soil is poured on top.

Landing

To grow greens in the basement, use garden soil with the addition of sand and peat or a special soil mixture. For planting choose the best varieties with a short ripening period. Planting material for lettuce, sorrel, dill, onions and other green crops is specially prepared for rapid germination.

Growing onions in the basement is a simple process. To force onion feathers, select small heads up to 5 cm in size without signs of spoilage or mold damage. The upper part of the bulbs is cut off by 1.0-1.5 cm, vertical cuts are made at the cut points, then soaked for 2 hours in warm water.

Plant the bulbs close to each other without covering them with soil. You can take garden soil, a mixture of peat, leaf and turf soil, or even pure sand, since the growth of greenery will occur due to the reserves of nutrients in the bulb.

Important! To prevent the occurrence of diseases, onions are watered with a pink solution of potassium permanganate after planting.

Parsley and dill seeds are coated with essential oils that prevent their germination. Planted without preparation, they can sprout in the basement only after 2-3 weeks. To delete essential oil from the surface of the seeds, they are thoroughly washed with warm (about +40°C) water and then soaked for a day.

You can use bubbling parsley and dill seeds for 24 hours in oxygenated water. An aquarium compressor is used for this.

Sorrel seeds are soaked for 2 days, lettuce seeds for 12 hours.

Maintaining optimal conditions

To form the root system, during the first week the onions are kept in a dark and cool room at a temperature of +10°...+12°C. After the first leaf comes out, turn on the light and raise the temperature in the basement to +20°...+25°C.

The onion watering system in the basement determines the quality and growth rate of feathers:

• if you water it with water at a temperature of +12°...+17°C, then the greenery will form strong, dark green in color, but it grows slowly, it will be possible to harvest only in a month;
• When watered with warm water at a temperature of +30°...+35°C, the first harvest of greenery in the basement is cut off within half a month, but the feather will turn out to be thin, light green.

Important! Water so that water does not fall on the growing points of the bulbs, otherwise they may rot.

Lighting in the basement is maintained for 10-15 hours. Their color and taste depend on how much light the plants receive. Use fluorescent or phytolamps. Incandescent lamps do not provide the required amount of light in the basement and heat the plants, disturbing the microclimate. A lamp is essential for every herb drawer. The duration of illumination is set depending on the characteristics of growing lettuce, dill, parsley, sorrel and other green crops.

To improve lighting in your basement, professionals recommend covering surfaces with reflective material, such as foil. Light sources are placed from above so that the plants stretch upward and not to the side.

Growing onions is accompanied by a strong unpleasant odor in the basement, so good ventilation should be established. Turn on the fan periodically to improve air circulation.

Having mastered forcing onions to grow greens in the basement, you can begin growing green crops that are more difficult to care for. For planting you need good quality soil more than for onions. The soil must be fertile; it is better to use soil mixtures specially formulated for individual green crops. In addition, good drainage is required to avoid stagnation of water and rotting of the plant root system.

It is preferable to use hydroponics in the basement, then you will not have to use a large amount of land. Plants receive nutrients from trays of water by touching it only with their roots. Each type of plant requires its own composition of minerals. The disadvantage is that the hydroponics device is expensive.

More a budget option hydroponics - the use of expanded clay. It absorbs and releases moisture well, is lightweight (there will be no significant load on the racks) and relatively inexpensive.

Plant care is carried out depending on their type and characteristics of the variety.

Collection

When the plantings of green onions reach a height of 30 cm, the harvest is harvested. The roots of the bulbs are cut off, then the greens are separated.

Dill is harvested 45-50 days after sowing the seeds, parsley and cilantro - after a month, lettuce - after 25 days, spinach - when the number of leaves in the rosettes is more than 5.

Before harvesting the greenery, the beds are watered abundantly. After 5-6 hours, the plants with roots are pulled out, digging up the bush with a spatula, the roots are cleared of soil, then they are placed in prepared containers with the leaves facing up. To ensure that the greens retain their marketable appearance for a week, the roots of the plants are placed in water with fertilizer and an aspirin tablet. Store in a cool, dark place, such as a cellar.

Conclusion

Since greens are a perishable product, buyers need to be looked for in advance. You can agree on regular deliveries of products to cafes, shops, market sellers, or sell them yourself. Green onions are most in demand among buyers, followed by dill, and parsley in third place. Lettuce, basil, cilantro, spinach, and sorrel are becoming increasingly popular on the market.

Considering the popularity and high cost of greens on the market all year round, a business based on growing them in the basement is profitable and stable. The starting capital is small, and the invested funds will be returned after the sale of the first batches of products. It is recommended to use the first profit for business development. In the future, income will increase. The cost of production will consist of the costs of electricity, fertilizers, seed material, packaging and transportation.

The traditional time for onion harvesting is August-September. If a large harvest is harvested and the vegetables cannot be used immediately, gardeners think about long-term storage. If you are faced with the same problem, find out how to preserve onions at home so that they last without spoiling until spring.

The basic rule for storing onions is that they must be absolutely ripe and dry. Therefore, it is removed from the beds only when the bulbs are fully formed. The indication that this has happened is the massive yellowing and lodging of the feather. Onion heads, which can already be harvested, acquire the shape and size characteristic of the variety. The necks become dry and thin, as do the integumentary scales. Onions that are unripe and have stood on the beds are not suitable for storage.

It is advisable to harvest onions on sunny and dry days. If there is heavy or prolonged rain, you need to wait until the weather improves. To avoid damaging the roots, do not tear the plants out of the ground, but dig them up with a shovel or pitchfork. Shake off the soil from the roots.

How to dry properly

When all the onions have been collected, spread them in an even layer on the beds to dry. Leave it there for a week until it completely dries out. Sun rays They will not only dry the onions, but also disinfect them. Turn the vegetables daily and cover the bulbs with film at night to protect them from night dew.

If the weather outside is rainy, you will have to dry the vegetables in a warm, dry, well-ventilated room. Spread them in a thin layer on the fabric in:

• barn;
• attic;
• summer kitchen;
• veranda;
• spare room.

Drying time is approximately 1-2 weeks. You can determine that a vegetable has dried by its outer scales, which should become dry, shiny and rustling. When turning the heads over, they should give in freely and easily. If this happens with force, drying must be continued. After drying, trim off too long roots and dry tops, leaving no more than 5 cm from the necks. If you are thinking of storing the heads in braids, the tops should be left on.

How to sort

After drying, sort the onions. For storage, leave only vegetables that are completely healthy, clean, without signs of disease or damage by pests, with tightly fitting scales. Set the rest aside and use it first for cooking.

It is also advisable to sort those selected for storage by size: large and medium ones are best stored separately from small ones.

And finally, separate the sweet varieties of onions from the spicy ones, which themselves last much longer.

Where to store onions at home or in an apartment in winter

There are 2 ways to store this vegetable in winter - warm and cold. Accordingly, method 1 involves storing vegetables in a warm room: an apartment or a house. The temperature should not exceed 22°C, and humidity - 60-70%. At temperatures and humidity above this value, onions will begin to sprout and quickly deteriorate. Both at home and in the apartment you can use the following methods.

Boxes

If there are a lot of onions, plastic or wooden boxes small size. They are breathable and easy to stack one on top of the other, thereby saving space in the room.

Wicker baskets

Wicker baskets are also suitable for storage. There will also be good air flow to the bulbs placed in them, but it will not be possible to install them one on top of the other, which is a disadvantage of this storage method.

Carton boxes

Large, sturdy cardboard boxes, such as banana boxes, can also be used to store onions. There are already holes in them, you can make a few more to improve air circulation.

Stockings or tights

This old proven method is suitable if you have a pantry or other room in which pantyhose filled with onions can be hung on the walls or from the ceiling. In your home, you can place them in the hallway if it is warm enough.

Bow braids

Another old way is to braid hair. Vegetables are stored in them no worse than in various containers. They are hung on the walls or suspended from the ceiling in the same closets, corridors or in warm utility rooms.

Grids

Regular small vegetable nets (up to 10 kg) are ideal for storing this type of vegetables. They are very light, breathable, they can be stacked one on top of the other and it is easy to monitor the condition of the stored product.

Paper bags and fabric bags

Both bags and bags allow air to pass through perfectly, but do not allow light to pass through, so small onions and sets can be kept in such containers. The main thing is not to put too much onion in them; it is enough that each one contains about 2-3 kg.

From the video you can learn tips when it’s time to harvest onions and how to preserve them in your apartment until spring.

How can you store onions in a cellar or basement for a long time?

Residents of private houses can store onions in underground storage facilities, but only if they are dry and equipped with an exhaust hood. A damp cellar is not suitable for storing these vegetables - in a cold, damp place the vegetable may begin to rot. The temperature in the cellar should not rise above 0-3°C, humidity - above 60-70%.

You can put the bulbs in wooden or plastic boxes, nets, baskets. There is no need to fill the container to the top; you should leave room for air circulation. For the same reason, it is not recommended to place boxes or stack nets on the storage floor - it is better to place them on racks or wooden pallets.

If there are not many onions and there is enough space in the cellar, you can simply lay them out on the shelves in a thin layer.

To disinfect onions, you can sprinkle them with crushed chalk or ash (200 g for every 10 kg of vegetables), and to reduce humidity, place containers with lime or small shavings in the cellar, or scatter them on the floor. The accumulated husks should also not be thrown away - they protect the vegetable well from waterlogging.

Whatever method of storing onions you choose, regularly (at least once a month) review and sort through the vegetable in order to promptly detect rotten, sprouted, soft or shriveled ones.

Remove and throw them away without hesitation, otherwise the rest of the onion will suffer. However, sprouted bulbs, if they are hard enough, can be used for forcing greens.

The damp but intact vegetable and the container in which it was lying must be dried again, the cellar ventilated, then the vegetables must be returned to their place. If everything is done correctly, the onion will last until spring, and some particularly successful specimens will last until summer.

How to store peeled onions in the refrigerator

For vegetables, the refrigerator has a special compartment in which you need to keep the vegetable. It is preserved wonderfully in it, the only “but” is that the box for vegetable products is small and cannot accommodate a large number of heads.

You can increase the volume of onions stored in the refrigerator by peeling them, washing them, placing them in a large container and filling them to the top. cold water. The water will need to be changed every day or at least once every couple of days.

Anyone, even a novice gardener, can save onions until spring. Choose any of the recommended methods or several at once and your vegetables throughout the whole winter will remain as fresh and tasty as fresh from the garden.