It is a laborious job to plant and grow a crop, but it is equally difficult to keep it. The correct approach and adherence to all storage conditions will allow you to save your potato crop for several months. However, you will have to devote some time to the process of preparing the potatoes and storing them.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the storage room in advance. Dry and ventilate it in the summer, in warm and dry weather.
Step 2
Whitewash the room with quicklime solution to prevent mold and other bacteria. Observe precautions when doing this.
Step 3
It is very important that the storage area is ventilated.
Step 4
The optimum storage temperature for potatoes is from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius. At higher temperatures, potatoes can begin to germinate, at temperatures below 0, they will rot.
Step 5
Indoor humidity should be 80-90%.
Step 6
After harvesting, dry the tubers well outdoors.
Step 7
Then, put the potatoes in cotton bags and leave for a few days in a well-ventilated, dry place. This will allow it to dry better and strengthen the skin of the potato.
Step 8
Before placing the potatoes in the boxes, it is advisable to sprinkle them with chalk. This will prevent rotting processes and additionally dry out the potatoes.
Step 9
Sort the seed potatoes from the canteen and place in wire baskets. It is advisable to cover the bottom of the boxes with newspapers.
