Nowadays, fresh grapes in winter can be found in almost any store. But no one will tell you where and in what conditions it was stored. You also cannot be sure that no harmful chemicals were used to preserve the presentation of the berries. The easiest way to guarantee your loved ones in the cold fresh grapes without harmful impurities is to take care of their safety at home on their own. You can find and equip a special storage space not only in private houses, but also in city apartments.
It is necessary
- - soft matter;
- - gloves;
- - a container for freezing;
- - water;
- - sawdust;
- - wooden boxes;
- - paraffin;
- - rope or wire;
- - bottles for water;
- - charcoal;
- - salt.
Instructions
Step 1
Look carefully at the grapes and remove the berries damaged by mold.
Step 2
Dry the grapes so that they are completely dry when storing them. You can use a soft cloth or cotton wool to dry. Otherwise, you can wipe off the waxy natural dusting that protects the berries from the berries.
Step 3
Use soft cloth gloves or simply cover the palm of your hand with a cloth as you pick up the bunches prepared for storage.
Step 4
Prepare a storage room for grapes. It should be dark, cool and dry. The optimum room temperature is 5-7 degrees C. Ventilate it well in advance.
Step 5
The first way. Dip the bunches in warm water for 15 minutes. Followed by boiling water for 5 seconds. Then in very cold water until it cools completely.
Step 6
Dry the berries as described above.
Step 7
Prepare sawdust, dry it. It is better to opt for aspen or linden trees, because they will not give the berries a foreign smell and taste. Line the bottom of a shallow wooden box with them.
Step 8
Arrange the grapes in one layer. Put sawdust on top again.
Step 9
Second way. Melt the required amount of paraffin wax. Dip the prepared bunches into it.
Step 10
Hang the grapes on a taut rope or wire in a prepared room for long-term storage. Its bunches should not touch each other with berries.
Step 11
Review all grapes periodically. Remove damaged berries.
Step 12
Third way. Cut off the bunch along with a portion of the vine. Place the bottom of the vine in a container of water, like the stem of a flower. Dip a piece of charcoal or a small pinch of salt there. This will prevent decay. Move to a suitable location. Change and top up the water periodically.
